UK police launch murder investigation into death of Ann Widdecombe.
Ann Widdecombe, 78, a former Conservative MP and minister, was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Devon on July 9, 2026. Devon and Cornwall Police launched a murder investigation on July 10, stating they are seeking a white male suspect. Widdecombe had later in her career joined Reform UK as a spokeswoman.
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