Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, who was a Strictly Come Dancing contestant in 2010, has died aged 78, and police have since arrested a man on suspicion of murder

Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78, her representative has said.

Her death was confirmed by her spokesperson on Friday morning - she was first elected to Parliament under Margaret Thatcher in 1987 before rising through the ranks

The vocal champion of Brexit also appeared on Strictly and Celebrity Big Brother

Officers were called to Widdecombe's home shortly after midday on Thursday, where she was found dead