Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe Found Dead; Police Launch Murder Inquiry

Ann Widdecombe, 78, a former Conservative MP and Brexit Party member, was discovered dead at her Dartmoor home on July 9, 2026. Devon and Cornwall Police opened a murder investigation after finding her with serious injuries. Investigators believe a white male is responsible but have no confirmed suspect or established motive. Forensic analysis is underway, with detectives conducting door-to-door interviews in the moorland region.