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

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

The former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe – who later became a spokesperson for Reform UK – has died at the age of 78.

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She was a prominent eurosceptic and held forthright conservative views on social issues – opposing abortion and wider rights for LGBT people.

Later in life, she appeared on reality TV shows Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother.

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Date: July 10, 2026