Joshua Kerry charged with preparing terrorist acts against Nigel Farage

October 2, 2026 at 11:30 PM2 min

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British counter-terrorism police charged Joshua Kerry, 28, on Friday with preparing terrorist acts, including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. The charge relates to alleged activity between May 2024 and July 2026. Kerry is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

Key Facts

Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged on Friday with one count of preparation of terrorist acts.
The charge relates to activity alleged to have taken place between May 2024 and July 2026.
Kerry was charged in July with the murder of 78-year-old Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman.
Kerry is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
Counter Terrorism Policing Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans described the investigation as "hugely intensive and complex".

The Charges

Counter terror police said Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged on Friday with one count of preparation of terrorist acts. The charge relates to activity which is alleged to have taken place between May 2024 and July 2026. Kerry was charged in July with the murder of 78-year-old Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman. Frank Ferguson of the Crown Prosecution Service's Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division said prosecutors "worked closely" with police to bring the charge.

Investigation and Court Appearance

Counter Terrorism Policing Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans said the charge on Friday was the result of a "hugely intensive and complex investigation". She added that the investigation was led by a dedicated team of detectives, analysts, and forensic experts working on multiple lines of enquiry. Kerry is due to appear in court over the terror charge on Wednesday, police said. Frank Ferguson said prosecutors would continue to work alongside police as the investigation continued.

Ann Widdecombe Background

Widdecombe was found dead on Thursday 9 July at her home in Haytor, Devon, having sustained serious injuries. She served as Conservative MP for Maidstone in Kent for 23 years and was appointed to ministerial roles in Sir John Major's government in the 1990s. Following her departure from the Commons, Widdecombe appeared on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and later became a Reform UK spokeswoman.