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Ann widdecombe

Posted by Sheila on 14/7/2026, 10:02 am

Can I just post how sad it is to read an elderly lady has been murdered in her own home.

Re: Ann widdecombe

Posted by Liz Dance on 14/7/2026, 10:31 am, in reply to "Ann widdecombe"

It is very sad that this happens, it was terrible that she wasn’t found for 24 hours.

People might not agree with her Politics but she always stood by what she said, no flip flopping as seems to be the normal way of doing things these days.

Some of the comments that have been said about her have been totally uncalled for, she was an elderly lady murdered in her own own, she has relatives who will be mourning her death spare a thought for them.

Re: Ann widdecombe

Posted by Sheila on 14/7/2026, 11:36 am, in reply to "Re: Ann widdecombe"

Liz, I have to agree with you, the politics of hate. It’s so depressing. How did we come to this.

Re: Ann widdecombe

Posted by Norman on 14/7/2026, 10:35 am, in reply to "Ann widdecombe"

Absolutely terrible what's happened to poor Ann Widdecombe and hard to believe its terror related because she's been retired as a Gov Minister for years.RIP

Re: Ann widdecombe

Posted by Stan Wears on 14/7/2026, 12:40 pm, in reply to "Re: Ann widdecombe"

He should be hung and we should bring back hanging.

Re: Ann widdecombe

Posted by Brian on 14/7/2026, 1:58 pm, in reply to "Re: Ann widdecombe"

Its a horrible way for her to end her life, whether its terror related is still to be decided, they are covering all bases at the moment which is how it should be . She was a marmite politician, you either loved her or loathed her but regardless of your persuasion you should not celebrate the violent death of an elderly lady.

Re: Ann widdecombe

Posted by Sheila on 14/7/2026, 2:13 pm, in reply to "Re: Ann widdecombe"

Brian, I despair for humanity.

Re: Ann widdecombe

Posted by Norman on 14/7/2026, 3:10 pm, in reply to "Re: Ann widdecombe"

Whenever there is no doubt whatsoever that the killer is guilty then the death penalty should be used. It doesn't have to be done by hanging them, as a lethal injection would do the job.I believe in a eye for an eye.

Re: Ann widdecombe - Sheila

Posted by Brian on 14/7/2026, 3:18 pm, in reply to "Re: Ann widdecombe"

The world has become a very cruel place.

Re: Ann widdecombe - Sheila

Posted by Rhoda on 14/7/2026, 4:44 pm, in reply to "Re: Ann widdecombe - Sheila "

I have to agree that it was the most dreadful and cruel way for Ann Widdecombe to lose her life. I have always been acutely aware of living on my own and even more so lately. RIP Ann

Re: Ann widdecombe - for Rhoda

Posted by Malcolm on 14/7/2026, 5:17 pm, in reply to "Re: Ann widdecombe - Sheila "

This is a long shot, but are you related to Rhoda (and John) Lang, who lived in Queens Crescent in the 1960's to 1980's?

Re: Ann widdecombe - for Rhoda

Posted by ricky on 14/7/2026, 6:27 pm, in reply to "Re: Ann widdecombe - for Rhoda"

So sad to hear of her passing. But what amazes me is that many of these high profiles don't have any security measures. I read Ann had a Ring door bell but no alarms or CCTV. Remember Jill Dando, shot at her front door...........no alarms or CCTV. George Harrison, one of the Beatles had his mansion broke into..........again no security measures. It's never going to happen to you , until it does, then it's too late.

Re: Ann widdecombe - Sheila

Posted by Sheila on 14/7/2026, 6:26 pm, in reply to "Re: Ann widdecombe - Sheila "

Rhoda, make sure you have security lights and ring doorbell
video /camera.

Re: Ann widdecombe - Rhoda

Posted by Liz Dance on 14/7/2026, 6:33 pm, in reply to "Re: Ann widdecombe - Sheila "

Rhoda, please try to be positive and don’t let any of this, as terrible as it is, destroy your life, please try to go about your business as you would normally do, as Sheila says make sure you have security lights and whatever other security deemed necessary, don’t answer the door unless you are expecting visitors, you take care.

Re: Ann widdecombe - Rhoda

Posted by Brian on 15/7/2026, 2:48 pm, in reply to "Re: Ann widdecombe - Rhoda"

Rhodes, age uk do a guide about safety in the home covering security amongst other things.I believe you can order it online.

For Malcolm

Posted by Norman on 15/7/2026, 9:02 pm, in reply to "Re: Ann widdecombe - Rhoda"

Incase Rhoda doesn't scroll down I thought I would tell you Rhoda is called Rhoda Ellis.

Re: For Norman

Posted by Malcolm on 15/7/2026, 10:20 pm, in reply to "For Malcolm"

Thanks for that, Norman.

Is Ellis her maiden name? Just that Rhoda is not a common name, and Rhoda & John Lang had a daughter called Rhoda..... just wondered...

Re: For Norman

Posted by Norman on 16/7/2026, 2:21 pm, in reply to "Re: For Norman"

I think Ellis is her married name Malcolm
I think she was called Rhoda McIntyre before marriage.

Re: For Norman

Posted by Keith on 21/7/2026, 1:04 pm, in reply to "Re: For Norman"

Rhoda was married to a marvelous gentleman called Jack Ellis, a cousin of my grandfather Len Johnston. Jack worked for many years at Baker Perkins in the machine shop and took me under his wing when I started my apprenticeship in the early eighties. When Bakers closed the machine section a lot of families ventured down to their sister site in Peterborough , where I believe Rhoda still lives.

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