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Police investigating death of Ann Widdicombe

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GoodHonest · 10/07/2026 15:42

Very strange

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Sinescure · 10/07/2026 17:51

SerafinasGoose · 10/07/2026 17:26

This woman had guts, intelligence and the courage of her convictions. All are qualities I admire. She could debate robustly with those who disagreed with her, without trying to stymie or stifle their opinions. I respect genuine religious conviction - on which a lot of her views were predicated - albeit I don't share that political or spirtual worldview.

I'd take a hundred Ann Widdecombes over one cardboard cutout 'royal'. This was a woman of substance, the kind this country sorely needs. Nor do I care in the circumstances what her views were. Nobody, nobody deserves this - nor do they deserve the kind of ridicule she got in life, to which she responded with such grace.

I'm sorry about her death irrespective of the other awful details now unfolding.

She left the C of E and converted to Catholicism in protest at the ordination of women. Not a conviction I can even remotely respect, and I was raised Catholic.

I didn't like anything about her but a very sad way for a life to end.

Sidebeforeself · 10/07/2026 17:51

What a sign of the times that they need to say “ white British national”

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 10/07/2026 17:52

Sky News is saying someone’s been arrested

adragoncalledaudrey · 10/07/2026 17:54

Noodledog · 10/07/2026 17:07

"Heather" Herbert also posted this about Anne Widdecombe on X. Truly a vicious and warped man.

A woman would not write that…

purpleme12 · 10/07/2026 17:54

romatheroamer · 10/07/2026 17:47

When I heard she'd died, I assumed it was from natural causes. Isn't this gap between that announcement and the announcement of a murder investigation rather unusual?

I thought the gap was weird too

Originally I thought she must have died this morning but realised it was actually yesterday. So the police knew anyway. Unusual that it wasn't all announced at the same time

bestcatlife · 10/07/2026 17:54

Some horrible comments on FB too 🙄 not specifically about her views, just awful jokes in general. We live in a sick, cruel society.

bestcatlife · 10/07/2026 17:55

Good point @adragoncalledaudreythey would not.

HoraceCope · 10/07/2026 17:56

26 year old arrested I think I heard, or questioned, how terrible

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · 10/07/2026 17:56

purpleme12 · 10/07/2026 17:54

I thought the gap was weird too

Originally I thought she must have died this morning but realised it was actually yesterday. So the police knew anyway. Unusual that it wasn't all announced at the same time

From the comments that have been made and her previous status as an MP; I think it’s possible it was being looked at as potential terrorism? Maybe? I’m obviously speculating

HowManyHints · 10/07/2026 17:57

bestcatlife · 10/07/2026 17:54

Some horrible comments on FB too 🙄 not specifically about her views, just awful jokes in general. We live in a sick, cruel society.

I think you find that most of those horrible comments will come from the Be Kind brigade and not the local Rotary Club or W.I.

Time for us to wake up, smell the coffee and stop launching ourselves even deeper into the Animal Farm Shit Far left.

Lins77 · 10/07/2026 17:58

adragoncalledaudrey · 10/07/2026 17:54

A woman would not write that…

I bet Katie Hopkins would, about someone she disagreed with. Recalling her comments about refugees.

I hope few people of either sex would say anything so horrible.

Berlinlover · 10/07/2026 17:59

I’m baffled by how so many people can be angered by someone who has different views to theirs.

SerafinasGoose · 10/07/2026 18:00

Sinescure · 10/07/2026 17:51

She left the C of E and converted to Catholicism in protest at the ordination of women. Not a conviction I can even remotely respect, and I was raised Catholic.

I didn't like anything about her but a very sad way for a life to end.

I mentioned that I respect genuine religious conviction. That didn't necessarily imply the actions people take as a result of it.

I also mentioned that this is a worldview I don't share.

DosPerros · 10/07/2026 18:00

Sidebeforeself · 10/07/2026 17:51

What a sign of the times that they need to say “ white British national”

And what sign would that be?

GoodHonest · 10/07/2026 18:00

Berlinlover · 10/07/2026 17:59

I’m baffled by how so many people can be angered by someone who has different views to theirs.

It will be a left leaning lunatic who is confused about their biology

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Lins77 · 10/07/2026 18:02

DosPerros · 10/07/2026 18:00

And what sign would that be?

Probably to avoid the kind of online misinformation spreading that leads to people violently targeting certain groups.

climbintheback · 10/07/2026 18:02

They’ll blame Farage!

Greenand · 10/07/2026 18:02

WrongKindOfFeminist · 10/07/2026 16:20

I am genuinely shocked by what some people have become.

That they are so callous and cruel is just ... it's horrific.

Nobody needs to agree with someone's politics to be respectful if they die, and to see some making jokes about her having died a violent and probably horrible death is just beyond what I think is acceptable.

My God, what a vile and hateful comment from that woman, Heather Herbert! Who the hell is she?

Fortheloveofpizza · 10/07/2026 18:02

Saw someone arrested. How odd.
Wasn’t expecting that

GameOfJones · 10/07/2026 18:02

Berlinlover · 10/07/2026 17:59

I’m baffled by how so many people can be angered by someone who has different views to theirs.

I know. I disagreed with a lot of her views but she was able to debate robustly and didn't try and shut down those with differing opinions. I feel so sad that she may have died in fear.

Anyone gloating at an elderly woman being murdered has something very, very wrong with them.

Lins77 · 10/07/2026 18:03

Greenand · 10/07/2026 18:02

My God, what a vile and hateful comment from that woman, Heather Herbert! Who the hell is she?

A transgender activist, I believe.

KittyCorncrake · 10/07/2026 18:03

AnnaQuayRules · 10/07/2026 17:07

I couldn't bear the woman and hated her views, but wouldn't wish this on anyone.

My mum and her friend are sitting in my living room making jokes about it which is making me feel slightly queasy.

What a horrible bunch they are.
And you are not calling them out????
Appalling.

mintleavesandthyme · 10/07/2026 18:05

GoodHonest · 10/07/2026 18:00

It will be a left leaning lunatic who is confused about their biology

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No the BBC would have announced the arrest of a women if that was the case

climbintheback · 10/07/2026 18:05

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Meadowfinch · 10/07/2026 18:05

Jackiebrambles · 10/07/2026 16:18

That Peter Tatchall message is an absolute disgrace. How dare he.

It shows exactly what Peter Tatchell is.

Refusing to accept that others were equally entitled to their opinions, or that they could agree to disagree.

A truly unpleasant and ignorant man.