Former MP Ann Widdecombe, who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78, her representatives have said.
The politician-turned-TV personality, who later became an adviser to Reform UK, died on Friday, her representatives confirmed.
A statement from her management said: “It is with great sadness that we announce today the death of the Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe, DSG.
“We send our deepest condolences to Ann’s family and friends. We ask that the family’s wish not to be contacted be respected at this sad time.’
Widdecombe served as Conservative MP for Maidstone, later Maidstone and The Weald, from 1987 until standing down at the 2010 general election.
During Sir John Major’s government she held several ministerial posts, including roles at the Department of Employment and the Home Office, where she was responsible for prisons and immigration.
After leaving the Conservatives, Widdecombe joined Nigel FarageThe Brexit Party in 2019 before backing UK Reform in 2023. Most recently, she served as the party’s adviser on justice and immigration.
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