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Ann Widdecombe's track record on LGBTQ+ issues as she dies at 78

https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/07/10/ann-widdecombes-dead-lgbtq-track-record/

Jul 10 Written by Emily Maskell

Former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78. She became a pop culture figure after appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother but has been regarded as an extreme opponent of LGBTQ+ equality.

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Everybody join along!

🎶 For she's a jolly good fellow,
for she's a jolly good fellow
For she's a jolly good fellow,
which nobody can deny

Which nobody can deny,
which nobody can deny

For she's a jolly good fellow,
for she's a jolly good fellow
For she's a jolly good fellow,
which nobody can deny! 🎶

One less racist homophobic transphobic slag.

There's now a murder investigation. The circumstances of her death may have changed, but the circumstances of her life have not.

I don't celebrate the death of anyone, as there are often innocent friends and family who are affected by it.

However, there are some that I will not consider a loss to society, and I will not mourn their passing.

I'm sorry but I find this a little bit distasteful.

Whatever her politics, the fact is a 78 year old woman was brutally murdered in her home by a 26 year old man.

I certainly did not agree with her world view but I fundamentally believe in her right to have her own opinion and in the freedom of speech. If you disagree with that opinion then champion your own opinion but turning to murder is not how a civilised society should sort out it's politics.

Did I like her? No, not at all. But I wouldn't wish that fate on anyone. Not even Trump.

To clarify, there was no mention of murder when I posted the article. I do not believe in revisionist history, so the post stays.

Edit to add: The young man is accused of murder. Let's wait for a verdict before stating any conclusions.