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Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78

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Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78
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Former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe has passed away at the age of 78. Known for her long parliamentary career and later for her media appearances, she was a prominent figure in the UK's Brexit movement.

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Widdecombe was a polarizing and influential figure in British politics, playing a key role in the Brexit Party and the broader shift in UK political discourse.

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Figure caption, The career of former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe

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