Ann Widdecombe, former Tory MP and Reform UK member, dies aged 78
Summary
Ann Widdecombe, a former British Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) and Member of the European Parliament (MEP), has died at age 78. She served in government positions, was known for her Eurosceptic views, participated in a popular dance TV show, and later joined Reform UK as an immigration spokesperson.Key Facts
- Ann Widdecombe was a Conservative MP from 1987 to 2010, representing Maidstone and later Maidstone and the Weald.
- She held ministerial roles in Prime Minister John Major’s government.
- Widdecombe was known for her strong Eurosceptic stance and supported the Vote Leave campaign in the 2016 Brexit referendum.
- She became an MEP for South West England from 2019 to 2020 with the Brexit Party.
- In 2023, she joined Reform UK, the Brexit Party’s successor, serving as its immigration spokesperson.
- Widdecombe appeared on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing in 2010, reaching the semi-finals.
- She held socially conservative views, opposing abortion and expanded LGBT rights during her time in Parliament.
- A statement from her management asked for privacy for her family during this time.
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