NewsUK NewsCrimeLIVEUpdated 1 min agoAnn Widdecombe, former Conservative MP, died aged 78The former MP has been a prominent part of British politics(Image: PA)Former Conservative MP and Reform UK member Ann Widdecombe died today, aged 78. Now, Devon & Cornwall Police have opened a murder investigation.Her death was announced by a statement from her management, which said: “It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of the Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe, DSG."We send our deepest condolences to Ann’s family and friends. We ask that the family’s wish not to be contacted at this sad time is respected.”A Downing Street spokesman said: "The Prime Minister was saddened to hear of the death of Ann Widdecombe."She was a distinctive figure in British politics for many years and he pays tribute