Police believe that Anne Widdecombe was murdered

I never liked her or her views but at least she had the guts to say what she believed in and didn’t trim them to curry favour. This is an appalling act.

I thought it strange she died so soon after being on an interview a couple of days ago. Now police are looking for a white male suspect who is dangerous. All parties are united in their condemnation of her murder. Shocking crime.

What next really? Terribly sad.

Horrific. I hope they catch whoever did this, and soon.

What a dark turn of events.

I didn't share her politics but she was a great character I couldn't help but have a soft spot for her. Good grief she was 78 just a year older than myself. What a shocking thing to do.

I’m shocked. Even though I didn’t agree with her attitudes, nobody should die like that. Just awful.

Someone has been arrested. What a dreadfully sad end. She must have been so frightened, poor lady. May she rest in peace.

I just feel so very sad for her.

A cowardly attack. She was a feisty lady. so I hope she got some painful blows in on her attacker in return.

How awful what a wicked and dangerous world we live in.

I didn't agree with Ann's politics but she was true to herself and her beliefs, which I liked. I often watched her on the Jeremy Vine show on Channel 5 and she clearly enjoyed a good debate.

It is awful to think that she was apparently attacked in her own home, where she felt safe and happy.

Sunshinegirls

How awful what a wicked and dangerous world we live in.

As awful as her death is, it’s important to remember that homicide figures are actually decreasing. Each one is truly dreadful of course but as far as homicide is concerned, the UK is less dangerous and wicked than it has been

Tuliptree

Sunshinegirls

How awful what a wicked and dangerous world we live in.

As awful as her death is, it’s important to remember that homicide figures are actually decreasing. Each one is truly dreadful of course but as far as homicide is concerned, the UK is less dangerous and wicked than it has been

But not for people in the news, they are, I think, more at risk than they used to be. The murders of MPs, Jo Cox and David Amess show us that anyone in the news for their politics is at risk.

Anne Widdecombe was principled and outspoken. I hope that is not the reason was murdered.

Well, we’ll eventually find out the motivation I expect.

It’s usually money.

Stephen Timms was stabbed while doing one of his surgeries but thankfully survived. I only remembered about it when he appeared on tv the other day.

Irrespective of peoples opinions, she did not deserve to have her life taken in such a cruel way.

Some people are cheering. What a horrible country we have become.

I think it has already been revealed that the murder was neither terrorism nor politically motivated so I doubt it is because Anne was outspoken about her political beliefs.
I agree with Oreo, I think it could be down to the root of all evil - money.

25Avalon

Some people are cheering. What a horrible country we have become.

I hope this isn’t true. Murdering an older woman living alone regardless of her opinions is a heinous crime and I just hope Anne’s family get justice for her murder.

Elegran

A cowardly attack. She was a feisty lady. so I hope she got some painful blows in on her attacker in return.

I’d like to think that as well but sadly, according to Jeremy Vine this morning, she was actually quite frail.

Ann was on our World cruise a few years ago and gave 3 or 4 very interesting talks.

Her first one had a large audience, the second a full house and by the 4 , it was standing room only. So entertaining, funny and engaging. we had the opportunity to speak to her briefly a few times and she was chatty and pleasant.

RIP . and I pray the person who did this terrible crime is found and punished.

Why would someone from ten miles away go and murder her? That isn't a random act.