Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP and TV personality, dies aged 78

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Former Conservative MP and television personality Ann Widdecombe has died at the age of 78.
Known for her often controversial political career and later for her media appearances, Widdecombe was also a member of the Brexit Party and Reform UK.
She held ministerial positions and was a prominent Eurosceptic.

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Former Conservative MP and television personality Ann Widdecombe has died at the age of 78. Known for her often controversial political career and later for her media appearances, Widdecombe was also a member of the Brexit Party and Reform UK. She held ministerial positions and was a prominent Eurosceptic.

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