Police investigating death of Ann Widdecombe

Ann Widdecombe was most recently a member of Reform UK. Photograph: Steve Taylor/Sopa Images/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Ann Widdecombe was most recently a member of Reform UK. Photograph: Steve Taylor/Sopa Images/Shutterstock Police investigating death of Ann Widdecombe Death of 78-year-old former MP and TV personality was announced on Friday by her management Police are investigating the death of the former MP Ann Widdecombe , who was found dead at her home in Dartmoor at the age of 78. A statement from Devon and Cornwall police is expected on Friday afternoon, with a senior officer expected to provide a statement and take questions. Widdecombe was a Conservative MP from 1987-2010 for the Kent constituency of Maidstone, later Maidstone and the Weald. She became a member of the Brexit party from 2019 and served as an MEP, representing South West England, between 2019 and 2020. She was also a member of that party’s successor, Reform UK. Paying tribute after her death was announced , her management portrayed her political views as the result of what she saw as “strong Christian values and commitment to public service”. More details soon … Explore more on these topics Ann Widdecombe Police Devon news Share Reuse this content