Police have charged a 28-year-old man with the murder of politician Ann Widdecombe.
Joshua Kerry, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was first arrested in connection with Widdecombe's death on July 11, two days after she was found dead in her home near Dartmoor, having sustained serious injuries.
He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
Frank Ferguson, Chief Crown Prosecutor, said, “We have decided to prosecute Joshua Kerry for murder following a police investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe in Haytor, Dartmoor.
“Police enquiries into the defendant's motives are ongoing, including a potential political or terrorist connection.
“Our prosecutors have worked closely with the police to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring this case to court, and we will continue working with them as their investigation progresses.
“We remind all concerned that proceedings against the defendant are active and he has the right to a fair trial.
“It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information which could in anyway prejudice these proceedings.”
Widdecombe was a Conservative minister under John Major and later joined the Reform party as its immigration spokesperson.
The 78 year old, who was a devout Catholic, found unexpected stardom in her later years as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother.
The initial investigation into her death was led by Devon and Cornwall Police before Counter Terrorism Policing took over after "new information and evidence" came to light.
Devon and Cornwall police said they believed Widdecombe was attacked the day before her body was found.
