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

Politics The Guardian By Kevin Rawlinson 10 Jul 2026 07:20 1 min read

Widdecombe was a prominent Eurosceptic and known for her socially conservative views The former Conservative government minister Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78, her management have said. Widdecombe, who served as an MP and an MEP during a lengthy and often controversial political career, also gained notoriety as a television personality in later life. Besides the Tories, she was also a member of the Brexit party and its successor, Reform. Continue reading...

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

The former Conservative government minister Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78, her management have said.

Widdecombe, who served as an MP and an MEP during a lengthy and often controversial political career, also gained notoriety as a television personality in later life. Besides the Tories, she was also a member of the Brexit party and its successor, Reform.

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