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Ann Widdecombe's 'extraordinary' character

Ann Widdecombe's 'extraordinary' character
BBC Politics Saturday 11 July 2026, 02:09 UTC 1 min read
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The BBC's political editor reflects on Widdecombe's life after the former government minister's death.

The BBC's political editor reflects on Widdecombe's life after the former government minister's death.
Ann Widdecombe's (PERSON) Widdecombe (ORG)
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