Nigel Farage says ‘Ann Widdicombe would nonetheless be alive’ if police correctly probed firebomb assault
Nigel Farage has claimed former MP Ann Widdecombe “would still be alive” if police had properly investigated a firebomb attack on his home prior to her brutal hammer murder
Ann Widdecombe (L) and Nigel Farage(Image: Getty Images)
Nigel Farage has claimed former MP Ann Widdecombe “would still be alive” today if police had properly investigated a terrifying firebomb attack on his home. The Reform UK leader blasted cops after 28-year-old Joshua Kerry appeared at the Old Bailey charged with bludgeoning 78-year-old Ann to death with a hammer and preparing acts of terrorism against Farage.
The court heard Kerry harboured an “extreme left-wing” mindset and a “particular hostility towards Reform”. In April 2025, an intruder targeted Farage’s south London home, leaving a lit incendiary device and lighter fluid. But the Met Police brushed it off as a standard “attempted burglary” and closed the case without any arrests.
Counter Terrorism Policing London has now referred itself to the watchdog IOPC over its botched probe. Fuming Farage told the Sun: “I’m sorry to say, had the police done their job with me I think Ann would still be alive.
Nigel Farage has claimed former MP Ann Widdecombe ‘would still be alive’ today(Image: Getty Images)
“Why do you think counter-terrorism police have referred themselves to the IOPC for the first time in history? The bloke given the CCTV didn’t look at it.
“Why not? Because it’s me.
Farage speaks during a special tribute to Ann Widdecombe(Image: Getty Images)
“Who gives a fk about me?” Widdicombe was found bludgeoned to death at her Devon home in July 2026 after being struck 21 times.
The probe into Farage’s home attack was only reopened after her murder revealed a missed forensic lead. The Reform boss also turned his guns on the Home Office, accusing government ministers of downplaying constant threats and refusing to grant him state-funded security.
He said: “I’ve had this now for years. These threats have been constant since 2013.”
Farage delivers a speech at the end of the second day of the annual Reform UK party conference(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
Farage continued: “I’m the most physically attacked and verbally attacked person of modern times. But these have always been belittled.
“It’s appalling. I’ve had to live surrounded by security now for well over a decade.
“There’s no way around it. The Government has consistently refused to provide me with security.”
He stated: “You are never safe – even when you’re retired.” Accused killer Kerry is currently remanded at HMP Belmarsh and is set to stand trial in June 2027.
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