Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pays tribute to Ann Widdecombe, praising her life and career in politics.

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11 July 2026

The leader of Reform UK paid a tribute to his "remarkable" colleague and political ally, who was found dead at her Devon bungalow on Thursday morning.

It was announced yesterday a murder investigation was underway. Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the arrest of a 26-year-old man.

But the search for a culprit has continued after the white male was released from custody. The force said the 26-year-old man is no longer part of the investigation.

Laying a wreath in her memory outside her home, Mr Farage shared an emotional tribute to Ms Widdecombe, with whom he had worked for many years.

He revealed that he had spoken with her as recently as last week.

Speaking to reporters, he discussed the circumstances around her death, including the latest details released by Devon and Cornwall Police earlier today.Officers said they believe the attack took place the day before Miss Widdecombe's body was found.

"I don't think it pays at this moment in time to speculate," Mr Farage said.

"But what I do think we can say, and how extraordinary, of course, that David Amos was such a very, very close friend of Anne's and an indeed godmother to David Amos's daughter.

"What it does say is that the people now in public life, especially in politics, the world is very much more dangerous than it's ever, ever been, whatever the outcome of the motives of the killer."

Mr Farage said that, with modern technology, authorities will find the resolution "very, very quickly".