Ann Widdecombe, former Tory MP and Reform UK member, dies aged 78
Ann Widdecombe on stage at Reform UK party conference in 2024. Photograph: Hollie Adams/ReutersView image in fullscreenAnn Widdecombe on stage at Reform UK party conference in 2024.
- ▪Ann Widdecombe on stage at Reform UK party conference in 2024.
- ▪Photograph: Hollie Adams/ReutersView image in fullscreenAnn Widdecombe on stage at Reform UK party conference in 2024.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/10/ann-widdecombe-former-tory-mp-and-reform-uk-member-dies-aged-78 |
| Publication time | Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:52:30 GMT |
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Ann Widdecombe on stage at Reform UK party conference in 2024. Photograph: Hollie Adams/ReutersView image in fullscreenAnn Widdecombe on stage at Reform UK party conference in 2024. Photograph: Hollie Adams/ReutersAnn WiddecombeAnn Widdecombe, former Tory MP and Reform UK member, dies aged 78Widdecombe was a prominent Eurosceptic and known for her socially conservative viewsPress AssociationFri 10 Jul 2026 01.52 EDTLast modified on Fri 10 Jul 2026 02.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAnn Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP has died aged 78.A statement from her management said: “It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of the Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe, DSG.“We send our deepest condolences to Ann’s family and friends.
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