Friends and colleagues pay tribute to Ann Widdecombe

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Ann Widdecombe, a former Tory Home Office minister who later became a Brexit Party MEP under Nigel Farage, has died aged 78. Widdecombe retired as an MP in 2010, having served the constituency of Maidstone and The Weald since 1987. A statement from her management said: “It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of the Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe, DSG. The panel, Nadine Dorries, and Amanda Barrie pay tribute. Broadcast on 10/07/2026 Stream Good Morning Britain live, every weekday from 6am on the ITVX 📲 http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain! The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in politics and showbiz to heartwarming human interest stories and unmissable watch again moments. Join Susanna Reid, Ed Balls, Kate Garraway, Richard Madeley, Charlotte Hawkin

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