Police launch an investigation into Ann Widdecombe death

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said the biggest threat to UK was not Russia or Iran but Reform UK.

Such irresponsible (blatantly absurd) demonisation of Nigel Farage’s party could stir up hatred in impressionable young men online,

Was dear Reformer Ann Widdecombe a victim of “online hate” spread by hysterical, poisonous progressives?

If so the self-righteous left has a lot to answer for. ALISON PEARSON Daily Telegraph on X

I agree with her

I've a question.
Did the police bring him back down to Exeter for questioning, 5 hours away? When did the actual custody time start?

I've just seen the cctv of the man being held, as he (apparently) started his journey to Ann's village. 257 miles away.

Oreo

Rafichagran
Who are these Queen Bees you say? Well you tell us? It’s a total nonsense and figment of the imagination.
Each poster has their own opinion and there’s no bullying on here.

Just read your reply to me. Why should I tell you who the Queen bees are? I don't know myself. I stated that quite clearly. Bullying is not a figment of the imagination it goes on everywhere "Greyfur expressed a opinion and got jumped on. Another poster mentioned Queenbees.
That said this thread is about Ann, a woman I respected and enjoyed listening too.

Exactly.
When I read it, I dismissed it as a load of rubbish, and I can't still get my head around it.

I just can't understand any of this really. It is beyond horrible but also utterly bizarre.

Primrose53

Luckygirl3

That really does sound premedidated and targeted.

Yes it does. Why would anybody drive 270 miles taking a weapon with them without a motive? If he’s a loner who sits at home maybe on a computer or watching TV and hearing stuff like ”Reform are the greatest threat to the UK” then it may just tip him over the edge.

If he’s a loner who sits at home maybe on a computer or watching TV and hearing stuff like ”Reform are the greatest threat to the UK” then it may just tip him over the edge.

That is speculation.

If you wander around social media sites you will find that most political parties have been deemed to be the "greatest thread to the UK" by someone, at some point.

Perhaps the greatest threat comes from those who so easily get "tipped over the edge"?

The 28 year old is still being held by police, who say there is nothing to suggest it's politically motivated.

Galaxy

I don't think that's speculation I think it is empathy.

Exactly.

I have quietly hoped she was unaware and taken by surprise with no time to feel fear. That's not speculation, it's a human response to a horrible event, one where you hope the victim didn't suffer.

Galaxy

That has been mentioned upthread,the university where he works have released a statement that they are investigating his comments.

The person who posted this is transgender, who now identifies as female, but biologically male.

MissAdventure

It's about time online "warriors" fsce repercussions.

I think so too

MissAdventure I agree.

Luckygirl3

That really does sound premedidated and targeted.

Yes it does. Why would anybody drive 270 miles taking a weapon with them without a motive? If he’s a loner who sits at home maybe on a computer or watching TV and hearing stuff like ”Reform are the greatest threat to the UK” then it may just tip him over the edge.

It's about time online "warriors" fsce repercussions.

The thread is following the information released about the murder investigation, though MissA, which is factual. I just think that when somebody has been murdered or has disappeared, we should not speculate about their feelings because that hurts people close to them. Maybe I’m wrong, but my head goes back to the impact on Nicola Bulley’s husband and children of the speculation about exactly what happened to her.

That has been mentioned upthread,the university where he works have released a statement that they are investigating his comments.

Foul woman.
I do hope she faces some sort of comeback for that.
Its repulsive!

I've just read the most disgusting comments online from a Scottish IT university worker.
She wrote on her social media
Some good news. I hope she had a painful death. I hope she was handcuffed to the bed and died screaming in agony.
I'm so disgusted with the person who wrote this. Ĥer friends and family will see it as it's in multiple online news sites. My husband has met Ann a few times when he was at work and said she was a very nice, pleasant lady to talk to.
The woman who wrote this hate speech should be prosecuted imo. Whether you agreed with Ann's politics or not when someone has died you should show respect.
It's shocking.

Oh well, thats another thread that's pointless then.
Until anybody knows anything as fact, its all speculation.

Galaxy

I don't think that's speculation I think it is empathy.

No, at this stage it is definitely speculation. Being murdered is horrific, and I’m sure everybody feels empathy for her meeting her end that way. I hate speculation about the manner of death and how she felt, without the facts, though, sorry but I think it’s intrusive.

So you know that she wasn’t taken unaware by being hit from behind and knocked out. How you know that, I don’t know. By all means you stick to your guns - and I’ll stick to mine, in the light of what I’ve learned about the danger of speculating about the manner of death. Once we are told, we will know.

I don't think that's speculation I think it is empathy.

Cossy

Oh please ladies. Can we just wait and see exactly what the police and coroner say.

Speculation is useful.

Yes, the situation itself is scary.

Let’s just not keep jumping on each others every word. It’s not healthy.

Please

Goodnight one and all

I think you should practice what you preach…

Casdon

Yes I do Shinamae, until we know what happened exactly. I think it’s wrong to speculate at all about the manner of her death without the facts, it’s hurtful to the family who must already be thinking up all sorts of scenarios. The Nicola Bulley case brought that home to me in technicolour.

I’m not speculating about the manner of her death. I’m saying that she must’ve been absolutely terrified and I stand by that……..

Yes I do Shinamae, until we know what happened exactly. I think it’s wrong to speculate at all about the manner of her death without the facts, it’s hurtful to the family who must already be thinking up all sorts of scenarios. The Nicola Bulley case brought that home to me in technicolour.