Ann Widdecombe Remembered and Charged | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 26, 2026 · 1m

Ann Widdecombe, the beloved former MP known for her sharp mind and unwavering faith, has died, and her family is turning to Buckfast Abbey — a place she cherished — to help plan her funeral. The Abbey, steeped in history since 1018, has praised her as a kind, warm, and deeply spiritual woman whose faith guided her public life. Meanwhile, a 28-year-old man, Joshua Kerry, has been charged with her murder and is set for his next court appearance in October. A provisional trial date has been scheduled for June 2027, as the legal process moves forward. The Abbey, touched by public outpourings of…