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Ann Widdecombe’s last words in interview just minutes before she was killed
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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The coverage of Ann Widdecombe's death and her support for Nigel Farage broadly agrees on the facts, but diverges in framing and emphasis. Right-leaning outlets like the Daily Mail and Express Politics focus on the timing of her backing and her death, while The Independent highlights her support for Nigel Farage's re-election bid in a positive tone. The Mirror News takes a neutral tone, focusing on Ann Widdecombe's final act.
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Evening Standard
Ann Widdecombe’s last words in interview just minutes before she was killed
In her final interview, Miss Widdecombe defended the Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and branded politics a ‘game of personal destruction’
14 Jul, 20:48
Mirror News
One of Ann Widdecombe's final acts was to defend Nigel Farage - minutes before she died
The former Cabinet Minister, 78, ended the previously unheard recording at 12.10pm last Wednesday. Police believe she died at around 12.30pm before being found in her kitchen of her home in Haytor, Devon, the following day
14 Jul, 10:45
The Independent
Ann Widdecombe defends Nigel Farage in final TV interview day before her death
Ann Widdecombe defended Nigel Farage’s re-election bid in Clacton as “the right course to take” in her final TV interview just a day before her death at the age of 78.
10 Jul, 16:26
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Daily Mail
Ann Widdecombe backed Nigel Farage in pre-recorded interview just 20 minutes before she died
Miss Widdecombe is now believed to have recorded her last interview for Christian radio station TWR-UK between 12pm and 12.10pm on Wednesday.
14 Jul, 11:28
Express Politics
Nigel Farage leads tributes to Ann Widdecombe after death of ‘political colossus’
Reform UK leader says former Express columnist was 'decisive' in getting Brexit over the line
10 Jul, 11:37