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Joshua Kerry charged with terrorism plot against Nigel Farage
The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed the charge following a Counter Terrorism Policing probe.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Joshua Kerry, 28, of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, has been charged with engaging in conduct in preparation of acts of terrorism, including a plot targeting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, the Independent reported on 2 October 2026.
The charge relates to alleged activities between 31 May 2024 and 8 July 2026 and follows a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation that also linked Kerry to the murder of former Tory minister and Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe, who died at her Devon home on 8 July 2026.
The Crown Prosecution Service authorised the charge after confirming sufficient evidence to proceed. Kerry is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 7 October.
For earlier coverage of the Widdecombe murder and related terror charge, see Felo News.
Key facts
- Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged with preparing terrorist acts including a plot against Nigel Farage (independent.co.uk)
- The alleged terrorism conduct spans 31 May 2024 to 8 July 2026 (independent.co.uk)
- Kerry is also accused of murdering former minister Ann Widdecombe, who died on 8 July 2026 (independent.co.uk)
- He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 7 October (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Ann Widdecombe suspect charged with preparing act of terrorism against Nigel Farage”
