Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNigel Farage has faced criticism for speculating about the death of Ann Widdecombe, an ex-Reform UK spokeswoman, who was found dead at her home in Haytor on Thursday. A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder in Rotherham on Saturday in connection with Miss Widdecombe's death. Mr Farage told reporters he believed the attack was “premeditated murder” and mentioned a car appearing on her drive the day before her body was discovered. Former Conservative MP Harvey Proctor, an anonymous Labour minister, and former justice secretary David Gauke condemned Mr Farage's comments, urging against public speculation during a police investigation. Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman of Devon and Cornwall Police also appealed to the public to avoid speculation, stating it is unhelpful to the investigation and distressing for the family. In fullNigel Farage told not to speculate on Ann Widdecombe murder caseMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Nigel Farage criticised for speculating about Ann Widdecombe death
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNigel Farage has faced criticism for speculating about the death of Ann Widdecombe, an ex-Reform UK spokeswoman, who was found dead at her home in Haytor on Thursday. A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder in Rotherham on Saturday in connection with Miss Widdecombe's death. Mr Farage told reporters he believed the attack was “premeditated murder” and mentioned a car appearing on her drive the day before her body was discovered. Former Conservative MP Harvey Proctor, an anonymous Labour minister, and former justice secretary David Gauke condemned Mr Farage's comments, urging against public speculation during a police investigation. Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman of Devon and Cornwall Police also appealed to the public to avoid speculation, stating it is unhelpful to the investigation and distressing for the family. In fullNigel Farage told not to speculate on Ann Widdecombe murder caseMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
