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Ann Widdecombe's 'precise medical cause of death yet to be established' says coroner
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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The coverage of Ann Widdecombe's death broadly agrees that the cause of her death has yet to be established, according to the inquest. However, outlets diverge in their framing, with the Daily Mail and GB News (right) providing additional context, such as a suspect being charged with her murder, while the Mirror News (left) focuses on the coroner's statement. Centre outlets, like the Evening Standard and The Independent, stick to a straightforward report of the inquest's findings.
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Evening Standard
Cause of Ann Widdecombe’s death yet to be established, inquest hears
Joshua Kerry, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with her murder.
21 Jul, 10:37
Mirror News
Ann Widdecombe's 'precise medical cause of death yet to be established' says coroner
The inquest opening came a day after police charged Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, with murdering the former Tory MP. He is due to appear in court later today
21 Jul, 09:59
The Independent
Ann Widdecombe’s cause of death yet to be established, inquest hears
An inquest has opened into the former MP and MEP’s death
21 Jul, 09:33
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Daily Mail
Ann Widdecombe's cause of death is yet to be established, inquest hears as suspect charged with her murder is due to appear in court
Senior coroner for Devon, Philip Spinney, has said the 'precise' reason the former Tory minister died has not been confirmed, although she had 'visible injuries'.
21 Jul, 10:03
GB News
Ann Widdecombe death inquest opens as coroner issues update on cause of death
Ann Widdecombe's death inquest has opened this morning with the coroner issuing an update on the cause of death for the former MP.
Ms Widdecombe was found dead in her Dartmoor home after becoming “uncontactable,” which prompted a member of staff to check on her on July 9, the inquest heard.
Philip Spinney, the senior coroner for Devon, confirmed that the "precise" cause of the former Conservative MP's death has …
21 Jul, 09:46