Ann Widdecombe was bludgeoned 21 times over the head with a hammer in a two-minute attack captured on camera after suspect Joshua Kerry entered her home through the open front door, a court heard today.

Ann Widdecombe has been confirmed to have been killed in a targeted attack. Political violence from the left goes completely unchecked by our system. The liberal framework we operate under allows for this violence. If the system won’t protect us, then it needs burning down.

Ann Widdecombe was fearless and forthright. She was a devoted public servant, the likes of whom we will rarely, if ever, see again. The circumstances of Ann's murder are extremely distressing. The investigation is now being led by @TerrorismPolice. The police have cautioned against speculating about the case. It is vital they are given the space they need to carry out their work. This raises questions about the security of those in public life. This Government, the House of Commons and the police will work together to protect those who choose to serve. Today is a dark day. But let us celebrate Ann's memory. “We get one go this side of eternity," she once said. She didn't waste a minute. May she now rest in eternal peace.