Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78
Former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe has passed away at the age of 78. Her career included decades as a Member of Parliament and notable appearances in British television entertainment.
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Widdecombe was a prominent and polarizing figure in British politics, known for her long tenure in the Conservative Party and her later shift to Reform UK.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP, was elected as an MEP for the Brexit Party in 2019
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