Why Farage has been accused of ‘exploiting’ Ann Widdecombe’s death

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNigel Farage has been accused of using the death of Ann Widdecombe as "political propaganda" after he publicly stated his belief that her death was "premeditated murder" rather than a burglary gone wrong. Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative MP and ex-Reform UK spokeswoman, was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor on Thursday morning, having sustained serious injuries. A 28-year-old white British man was arrested on suspicion of murder in Rotherham on Saturday evening, approximately 260 miles from Ms Widdecombe's home. Former Conservative MP Harvey Proctor, a close friend of Ms Widdecombe, criticised Mr Farage for speculating on the motive, stating that her death was too dear to be exploited for political gain, a sentiment echoed by police who urged against public speculation. Mr Farage defended his comments, claiming he was careful not to be political and was certain it was not a burglary, while a source close to Ms Widdecombe's family indicated they were "very uneasy" about her death being "hijacked for political purposes". In fullNigel Farage accused of ‘exploiting’ Ann Widdecombe’s death as ‘political propaganda’More 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

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