A Former MP's Murder Raises Questions About Britain's Safety Nets The news of Ann Widdecombe's murder has sent shockwaves across the nation.
The 78 year old former MP was found dead in her home in Devon, and a 28 year old man from Rotherham has been charged with her murder.
Widdecombe's death has highlighted several issues that have long been simmering beneath the surface of Britain's safety nets. For one, it raises questions about the effectiveness of local policing.