Portrait of Ann Widdecombe put up in Parliament for MPs' return
Summary
A portrait of Ann Widdecombe, a former MP, has been placed in Parliament to honor her after her death last month. She was found dead with serious head injuries, and a suspect has been charged with her murder. Talks are ongoing about a more permanent memorial in Parliament.Key Facts
- Ann Widdecombe was a Conservative MP who served for over 20 years until 2010.
- She died at age 78 after being found with serious head injuries in her Devon home.
- Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with her murder and will stand trial in June 2027.
- The portrait was installed in Portcullis House where many MPs have offices, just before Parliament reconvened from summer recess.
- Helen Grant, Widdecombe’s successor as MP, supports creating a lasting memorial for her in Parliament.
- Similar memorials have been made for other MPs like Jo Cox and Sir David Amess, who were also killed while in office.
- Widdecombe’s funeral was held at Buckfast Abbey in Devon and attended by about 100 people.
- Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, whom Widdecombe represented as a spokeswoman, did not attend the funeral but plans to visit a public memorial later this year.
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