Britain's Reform UK leader Nigel Farage leaves Milbank Tower after he said he'll quit his Parliament seat and seek reelection in London, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.(AP Photo/Thomas Krych)
Police arrest man who threatened to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage
Jul 15, 2026 | 7:37 AM
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LONDON (AP) — A man who threatened on social media in May to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage was arrested as concerns grow over the security of politicians following the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, London police said Wednesday.
The man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of sending threatening communications to a member of Parliament, the Metropolitan Police said.
“I am going to shoot you in the head if you win,” he allegedly told Farage on X, according to the Telegraph newspaper.
The July 8 killing of Widdecombe, who was a member of the anti-immigration Reform UK, has led the party to call for better protection of its members.
