Former MP Ann Widdecombe Found Dead in Murder Investigation

Ann Widdecombe, 78, a former Conservative MP and Brexit Party figure, was discovered dead at her Dartmoor home on July 9, 2026. Devon and Cornwall Police launched a murder investigation after officers found her with serious injuries. Police believe a white male is responsible but have not identified a specific suspect or motive. Forensic teams are examining the scene, with detectives conducting house-to-house inquiries across the moorland area.