Former Sky presenter Adam Boulton has been heavily condemned after calling ex-Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe an 'old maid' hours after a murder probe was launched into her death.

Police have launched a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament

British interior minister Shabana Mahmood said the circumstances of the death “are extremely distressing.”

Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead in her home on Thursday. She had a lengthy career as a Conservative politician and later a Reform UK leader.

Former Sky presenter Adam Boulton has been heavily condemned after calling ex-Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe an 'old maid' hours after a murder probe was launched into her death.

The commentator had initially refused to apologise, saying he ‘sticks to the facts’

Former Sky News presenter Boulton issued the apology on X on Saturday after making comments about ex-Tory minister Ms Widdecombe, who was found murdered on Thursday.

What we know so far about events surrounding the death of the former Conservative MP at her home

Carole Malone has hit out at Adam Boulton after the former Sky News presenter described Ann Widdecombe as a 'spinster' and 'old maid' on live television.