Police say a 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering the ultra-conservative politician who was found dead at her home in southwest England.

Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former Tory MP turned Reform UK spokeswoman, was found dead in her home with serious injuries, police said.

Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former government minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman, was found dead in her home with serious injuries, police said.