Nigel Farage lays wreath and pays emotional tribute to Ann Widdecombe

Nigel Farage has paid a tribute to the “remarkable” Ann Widdecombe after her death.

The Reform UK leader arrived at her home, in which she was found dead, to lay a floral wreath.

“Her patriotism was deep within her family. She was immensely proud of the work her father had done with the Royal Navy in the war.

“She was so much more than just a politician. Suddenly Ann Widdecombe the socially conservative, Christian politician, suddenly appears on Strictly Come Dancing, Big Brother, doing theatre tours around the country, writing novels, quite remarkable", he said.

“Then in 2019 when it turned out the Brexit vote wasn’t going to carried out by the Government, I took a phonecall, ‘Ann Widdecombe here’, I stood to attention, She announced she wanted to run for us in the European elections. She joined a brand new party.

“She played a very major role in getting Brexit over the line. That being said, she wasn’t happy with the Brexit deal, it wasn’t what she wanted.

“Unlike modern politicians, Ann never needed notes. She never sought popularity for the sake of it, she stood up and fought what she believed in.

“I’ve come here today to lay this wreath on behalf of many millions around this country that admired her, loved her.”