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Ann Widdecombe's tragic death comes five years after 'best friend' David Amess' murder

Both became close as Conservative MPs where they spent decades together in the House of Commons

George and Fiona Cottrell understood to have been interviewed under caution by Met police

Interviews of Farage aide and his mother believed to be part of investigation into donations to Reform UK before 2024 election Nigel Farage’s aide George Cottrell and his mother Fiona Cottrell have been interviewed under criminal caution by Scotland Yard detectives, the Guardian understands. The interviews are understood to form part of an ongoing investigation into donations to Reform UK before the general election in July 2024. Continue reading...

Watch: Police confirm 26 year-old suspect in custody

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe, police say.

Watch: 'Shocked' Starmer and Badenoch react to murder investigation

The prime minister and opposition leader spoke after the police announced a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.

Peter Tatchell Deletes Tweet Calling Ann Widdecombe a ‘Bigot’

From Peter Tatchell earlier today: That’s been deleted. Tatchell has now tweeted: “Contrary to the responses to my earlier post, I did NOT “celebrate” Ann Widdecombe’s death. RIP I highlighted the harm & suffering she helped cause to LGBTs My post was scheduled long before reports that she was murdered were published. I only heard…

WATCH: Starmer Reacts to Ann Widdecombe Murder Investigation

Ann Widdecombe murder probe: what we know so far

Police say they are searching for a suspect in connection with the former MP's death at her home on Dartmoor.

LIVE: Police Press Conference on Ann Widdecombe Murder Investigation

Set to start shortly. Kemi Badenoch said: “I’ve been stunned to hear this awful news. To be honest, I’ve really struggled to find the words to say. Ann Widdecombe was a very fun and feisty woman who spoke her mind and she was 78 years old, she was an elderly woman. I don’t understand how…

Shabana Mahmood issues statement on Ann Widdecombe's 'extremely distressing' death

The Home Secretary said she has offered Devon and Cornwall Police "whatever support they need" after the 78-year-old was found dead in her Dartmoor home.

Murder investigation launched into death of Ann Widdecombe

There was initially no suggestion of suspicious circumstances when her death was announced on Friday morning.

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. Continue reading...

Police Investigating Ann Widdecombe’s Death

Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Dartmoor, her death was announced by her agent this morning. Devon & Cornwall Police have launched an investigation and are expected to make a statement this afternoon.