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Police believe that Anne Widdecombe was murdered

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M0nica Fri 10-Jul-26 17:06:45

It seems she was found in her home with serious injuries.

I did not share her political beliefs, especially in recent years, but she was a courageous woman prepared to stand up for what she believed in and plough her own furrow.

Obviously the police will investigate and we will gradually learn what happened.

I will mourn her death. We need more women in politics who are prepared to stand by their beliefs whether it makes them popular or not.

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EkwaNimitee Fri 10-Jul-26 17:13:54

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.

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25Avalon Fri 10-Jul-26 17:18:53

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.

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greyfur Fri 10-Jul-26 17:23:58

What next really? Terribly sad.

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DamaskRose Fri 10-Jul-26 17:25:01

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

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vegansrock Fri 10-Jul-26 17:39:53

What a dark turn of events.

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Emeraldforest Fri 10-Jul-26 18:39:15

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.

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