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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn inquest has opened into the death of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on 9 July. The hearing at Exeter Coroner’s Court heard that she had suffered "visible injuries" when discovered. She was found unresponsive by an employee conducting a welfare check after concerns were raised about her being uncontactable. Emergency services pronounced her dead at 12.20 pm on 9 July at her address in Haytor Vale. A post-mortem examination has been conducted, but the precise medical cause of death is yet to be established, and the inquest will be suspended pending criminal proceedings. In fullAnn Widdecombe’s cause of death yet to be established, inquest hearsMore 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