# UK: Man charged with planning to attack Nigel Farage

> A man charged with terrorism plans to attack Nigel Farage and murder Ann Widdecombe.
- Title: UK: Man charged with planning to attack Nigel Farage · Dw
- Summary: A man charged with terrorism plans to attack Nigel Farage and murder Ann Widdecombe. Joshua Kerry faces terrorism charges after allegedly hitting Ann…
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## Terrorism charges
A man has been charged with planning acts of terrorism, including against far-right politician and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
## Murder charge for Ann Widdecombe
The suspect was also charged with the murder of former MP and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe.
## Alleged attack on Widdecombe
According to the prosecutor, Kerry allegedly hit Widdecombe on her head 21 times with a hammer while she had been eating lunch.
## Political reactions
Widdecombe's murder triggered reactions from across British politics, including demands to improve lawmakers' security arrangements.
## Terrorism timeline
The new charges include one count of preparing acts of terrorism for actions allegedly carried out between May 31, 2024 and July 8, 2026.
## Court date
The 28-year-old suspect is due to appear in a London magistrates' court on October 7.
## Key takeaway

Joshua Kerry faces terrorism charges after allegedly hitting Ann Widdecombe 21 times with a hammer.