TVTV NewsAnn WiddecombeLoose Women returned with an update on Ann Widdecombe, after the death of the politician aged 78.13:07, 13 Jul 2026Updated 15:14, 13 Jul 2026ITV Loose Women has issued a breaking news update on the investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death.The former Conservative politician and Reform UK spokesperson’s death was announced on Friday, July 10. Her agent confirmed she had died at the age of 78, though no cause of death was given.In the days that followed, the police launched an investigation into her alleged murder.It was earlier stated that there was “nothing to suggest it was politically motivated”, and the police had arrested a 28-year-old white British man in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.Counter Terrorism Policing South East has now said: “new information and evidence have come to light”.After returning from a break on ITV, Christine Lampard, who fronted the Loose Women panel today, issued a breaking news statement as she joined Gloria Hunniford, Brenda Edwards, and Coleen Nolan on the programme.Christine said, as Loose Women returned from an ad break: “Welcome back, just before the break we were talking about Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead on Thursday.“In the last few minutes, police have revealed the counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into her death.“The police have just said new information and evidence has come to light. So a very much developing story.”Before moving on to the next segment, she added: “We’ll bring you anything more as it does come through.”Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood also issued a statement saying: "The police are pursuing multiple lines of enquiry to establish the motivation for this attack. I will be updating the House further this afternoon.”The news of Ann’s death was announced by her agents on Friday, where they shared condolences to her family and friends.They went on to say that her life and career were "driven by her strong Christian values and commitment to public service".Article continues belowThey said Ann loved the “cut and thrust of political debate” and was “still actively campaigning for Reform UK" after leaving Parliament 16 years ago, before highlighting her “unforgettable” appearances on Strictly Come Dancing.Loose Women airs daily from 12.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Ann WiddecombeITVLoose Women