The Independent
·Jul 2026
Ann Widdecombe murder: Former MP ‘never feared for her safety’, says driver as police reveal details of fatal attack
A longtime driver for former MP Ann Widdecombe expressed shock and sadness after learning she may have been murdered, saying she had never indicated any fear for her safety and loved living in her Devon home. He described her as kind, direct, and strong‑minded, recalling their last trip together and paying tribute to her character as police investigate her death.