Former MP Ann Widdecombe has told families struggling to eat thanks to the rising cost of food to 'stop making cheese sandwiches'. Her comment came after being told the price of cheese has risen by 101% in a year.
Widdecombe, who lives on Dartmoor in Devon, was an MP until 2010. During her time in Parliament, Widdecombe gained a reputation for her strong conservative views and her outspoken nature.
She held various positions within the Conservative Party, including Shadow Home Secretary from 1999 to 2001. Widdecombe retired from politics in 2010 and did not seek re-election.
