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Ann Widdecombe, former Tory MP and Reform UK member, dies aged 78

The Guardian UK Friday 10 July 2026, 05:52 UTC By Press Association 1 min read
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Widdecombe was a prominent Eurosceptic and known for her socially conservative viewsAnn 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.

Widdecombe was a prominent Eurosceptic and known for her socially conservative views

Ann 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.

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