July 10, 2026 12:24 PM ET Police are investigating the suspicious death of British politician Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at 78 with a head wound in her Devon home Friday morning. Widdecombe’s carer found the body of the former Conservative Party cabinet minister-turned-Reform UK campaigner covered in blood, The Sun reported. She had been a close political ally of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, joining his Brexit Party in 2019 and becoming a key advisor.Devon and Cornwall Police are now probing whether she died from an accidental fall or foul play, according to the outlet. Widdecombe’s management said in a statement they are “absolutely devastated.” (RELATED: Potential Future British Leader’s Resignation Sets Off Bizarre Fight) Reform UK told the Daily Caller News Foundation that Fa