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Nadine Dorries, a former Conservative MP, has shared a moving tribute to Widdecombe online. Ms Dorries referred to Widdecombe as “an incredible parliamentarian who knew Burke backwards and never received the recognition she deserved.”

She added: “[Widdecombe] was a fearsome campaigner who gave barnstorming speeches at conferences and captivated the chamber in the Commons. As a new MP I jokingly referred to her as ‘Aunty Ann,’ as she knew the answer to every question and was a kindly mentor and guide.”

“Sadly, she was treated very badly by the hierarchy of the Conservative Party which I’m sure must have contributed to her defection to Reform. However, Ann never complained. She had no time for that.”