Politics · 12 August 2026

About 100 mourners gather for the Devon funeral of former MP Ann Widdecombe

The 78-year-old was killed at her Haytor home in July, and a 28-year-old man is now facing a murder charge. Officers used sniffer dogs to check the Buckfast Abbey grounds ahead of Wednesday's 90-minute Catholic service, which was attended by colleagues including shadow chancellor Mel Stride. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage chose not to attend the mass to avoid distracting from the tributes.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 August 2026 at 19:00

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