Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies aged 78

Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78 (Ben Birchall/PA)

FORMER Tory MP and Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe, who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78.

The former Tory minister later joined Reform UK and Nigel Farage said she played a “decisive role” in getting the UK out of the European Union.