Headline: Man Charged With Preparing Terrorist Acts Against Nigel Farage

Date: 2 October 2026

Tags: UK Politics, Terrorism, Crime, Security

Summary:

• Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with preparing acts of terrorism, including alleged activity targeting Nigel Farage.

• Counter Terrorism Policing said the alleged activity took place between 31 May 2024 and 8 July 2026.

• Kerry was charged under the Terrorism Act 2006 and is due at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 7 October.

• He is already accused of murdering former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe.

• Widdecombe was found dead at her Devon home on 8 July; Kerry denies no charges at this stage beyond being accused.

• Counter Terrorism Policing described its investigation as intensive and complex, involving detectives, analysts and forensic specialists.

• Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood expressed sympathy to Farage and said the case raised questions about politicians’ security.

• Mahmood said the Government would update Parliament on measures to strengthen protections for people serving in public life.

• Counter-terrorism police previously reopened an investigation into an April 2025 attack on Farage’s London property.

• The police watchdog is investigating an officer’s handling of security footage connected with that earlier investigation.

Why this matters: The new terrorism charge broadens an investigation already involving an alleged murder and raises renewed concerns about politicians’ security.

What’s next: Kerry is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 7 October over the terrorism charge.