U.K. rattled by killing of politician Ann Widdecombe as murder probe continues
- LONDON — A former British member of Parliament was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Thursday, prompting a murder investigation that has reignited concerns about the safety of the country’s politicians.
- Ann Widdecombe, 78, was one of Britain’s most recognizable politicians, serving as a Conservative lawmaker for two decades before reinventing herself as a television personality.
- Known for her strong socially conservative views on abortion and LGBTQ rights, she more recently served as justice spokesperson for the hard-right Reform UK party.
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- LONDON — A former British member of Parliament was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Thursday, prompting a murder investigation that has reignited concerns about the safety of the country’s politicians.
- Ann Widdecombe, 78, was one of Britain’s most recognizable politicians, serving as a Conservative lawmaker for two decades before reinventing herself as a television personality.
- Known for her strong socially conservative views on abortion and LGBTQ rights, she more recently served as justice spokesperson for the hard-right Reform UK party.
Sources: NBC News