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Murder suspect charged as Ann Widdecombe portrait unveiled

8/27/2026

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Parliament hung a portrait of former MP Ann Widdecombe in Portcullis House on Tuesday.
Widdecombe, who died aged 78 after being found with serious head injuries, was honored.
Joshua Kerry (28) has been charged with Widdecombe’s murder.
Speaker confirmed the portrait will remain on display while a permanent commemoration is considered.

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Parliament hung a portrait of former MP Ann Widdecombe in Portcullis House on Tuesday.
Widdecombe, who died aged 78 after being found with serious head injuries, was honored.
Joshua Kerry (28) has been charged with Widdecombe’s murder.
Speaker confirmed the portrait will remain on display while a permanent commemoration is considered.