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What is an MEP?
After leaving Parliament, Ann Widdecombe became an MEP, a Member of the European Parliament. MEPs were elected by EU member states, including the UK before Brexit, to represent their citizens in the European Parliament. They helped shape EU laws and policies, influencing areas like trade and environmental protection across the continent.
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