18 minutes ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

The Southport disinformation was by the lefty establishment that claimed the vile serial killer was a "Welsh choirboy", had no immigration background and used angelic looking photos of him as a child.

And how did the disinfo work out? Huge riots, terrified mums locked up in kangaroo court showtrials and 2 tier Sir Kier getting the boot.

Next....

Utter rubbish! Go do your homework before posting nonsense!

What has any of these sociological observations regarding the ethnicity of Londoners or the UK got to do with the murder of Anne Widdecombe?

Absolutely nothing at all at present!

The obsession of certain posters with race is extraordinary.

45 minutes ago, bannork said:

What has any of these sociological observations regarding the ethnicity of Londoners or the UK got to do with the murder of Anne Widdecombe?

Absolutely nothing at all at present!

The obsession of certain posters with race is extraordinary.

Actually the police started the race issue on this one. Since they thought the perpetrator was white they immediately and excitedly issued a press release confirming the suspect was a white British male and it most definitely was not a terror attack committed by a white person, and that the suspect was definitely white.

Meanwhile, in other news police are seeking the help of the public to find a rapist who raped a teenage girl. They have released a description of the attacker and they are looking for a man "with short brown hair, a dark t-shirt and black trousers".

https://rugbyobserver.co.uk/news/teenage-girl-sexually-assaulted-in-brownsover/

42 minutes ago, James105 said:

Actually the police started the race issue on this one. Since they thought the perpetrator was white they immediately and excitedly issued a press release confirming the suspect was a white British male and it most definitely was not a terror attack committed by a white person, and that the suspect was definitely white.

Meanwhile, in other news police are seeking the help of the public to find a rapist who raped a teenage girl. They have released a description of the attacker and they are looking for a man "with short brown hair, a dark t-shirt and black trousers".

Localnews platform

https://rugbyobserver.co.uk/news/teenage-girl-sexually-assaulted-in-brownsover/

I don't think the police started a race issue.

Presumably through CCTV , witnesses, they thought the suspect was as described. They were searching for him so of course to get help from the public they needed to describe him.

They must have some evidence to suggest it was not a political attack, perhaps some items, jewellery, stolen.

They defined the suspect because they didn't want the far right racists coming out with unhinged assumptions about the perpetrator.

2 minutes ago, bannork said:

I don't think the police started a race issue.

Presumably through CCTV , witnesses, they thought the suspect was as described. They were searching for him so of course to get help from the public they needed to describe him.

They must have some evidence to suggest it was not a political attack, perhaps some items, jewellery, stolen.

They defined the suspect because they didn't want the far right racists coming out with unhinged assumptions about the perpetrator.

Actually I don't think there is, or ever was a race issue, - Except on this forum! It was started by the very first poster who has already been called out by myself and others.

9 hours ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

None whatsoever. And I never stated AW was "murdered by spoiled libs".

What we HAVE seen are repeated attempts by lefties to end conservative politicians lives - most notably Trump. Although I hear Farage receives endless death threats from the same crew, and will need lifelong security.

Its just the way they roll.

Farage once had a milkshake thrown at him. That's why he needs to take millions of pounds in undeclared donations from crypto billions and convicted fraudsters. For his security. Right?

Poor Nigel, so hard done by.

Former Sky News presenter Adam Boulton has apologised after a furious backlash over comments he made about Ann Widdecombe following news of the murder investigation into her death. The political commentator admitted he got the "timing and tone" wrong after describing the former Conservative minister as a "spinster" and "old maid" during live television coverage.

The controversy erupted as police continued investigating Widdecombe's death after she was found with serious injuries at her Dartmoor home on Thursday morning. Boulton's remarks prompted widespread criticism, with opponents accusing him of making insensitive comments at the worst possible moment.

Initially, Boulton refused to apologise. The veteran broadcaster, who described himself as "a reporter who knew her for decades", insisted he was simply stating facts while reflecting on Widdecombe's life and career.

Speaking during the live broadcast, he said: "She was very much a spinster, by the end I think you'd probably describe her as an old maid. Reportedly, she claimed that she was a virgin."

The comments immediately sparked outrage on social media and among political figures. Critics branded the remarks "truly vile" and accused Boulton of showing a lack of respect while a murder investigation was unfolding.

On Saturday, Boulton issued a public apology on X. He acknowledged that his original contribution had been poorly judged and accepted that he had caused offence.

"I got the timing and tone of my initial word portrait of her wrong," he wrote. "Of course I shared, and share, the horror at her murder and the respect for her remarkable and feisty political career."

He also recognised Widdecombe's popularity beyond politics. Boulton said many people loved her for her later television career and described her death as "a horrible thing."

Explaining his comments, he said he believed he had been asked to contribute in the role of an obituarist because he had known Widdecombe and covered her career since the 1980s. Looking back, he said that approach had been premature.

Boulton insisted he had not been expressing his personal opinions. Instead, he said he had been discussing Widdecombe's public life using known facts, comments she had made about herself and his own recollections of working with her.

He admitted his wording had been clumsy and said he never intended to offend, even though he recognised that many people had taken offence.

The apology came after former Conservative chancellor and Reform UK member Nadhim Zahawi urged him to withdraw the remarks. Zahawi described the original comments as "awful, twisted and utterly without decency."

Before issuing his apology, Boulton rejected those demands. Responding on Friday, he wrote: "No thanks. I stick to the facts. You and your ilk should stop trying to exploit the horrific death of a national personality. Police say no evidence of political or terror motive."

He also argued that Widdecombe herself "never gilded the lily and would expect nothing less."

Reform MP Robert Jenrick also criticised Boulton, saying the broadcaster had shown his "true colours." He added that while Widdecombe had political opponents, she had always shown kindness to others and would never have used similar language about her rivals.

Former Olympic swimmer and women's rights campaigner Sharron Davies also condemned the remarks. She said she disagreed with Widdecombe on many issues but described Boulton's comments as unpleasant and unnecessary, adding that recognising Widdecombe's commitment to her beliefs and hard work would have been sufficient.

The article notes that Widdecombe had previously described herself as "toothy, dumpy, and a spinster."

Meanwhile, the murder investigation continues. A 26-year-old British man who was arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday has since been released and police say he is no longer part of the investigation.

Detectives believe Widdecombe was attacked around 24 hours before her body was discovered. It also emerged that she failed to attend a scheduled Channel 5 video interview on Wednesday afternoon and could not be contacted despite repeated attempts.

As the search for her killer continues, attention remains focused both on the ongoing police investigation and on the fierce public reaction sparked by Boulton's remarks and subsequent apology.

Former Sky News presenter sorry for 'insensitive' Widdecombe comments

LIVE – Updated at 15:33

Devon and Cornwall force now looking for suspect ‘believed to be a white male’ after man arrested on Friday was released without charge.

 A former Conservative minister who later became a member of Reform UK, Ann Widdecombe made her last television appearance on TalkTV shortly after 8am on Wednesday.

ITV News reported that Widdecombe had then spoken to a researcher from Channel 5’s Matt Allwright show before an interview scheduled for 1pm.

Widdecombe’s last message to the staff member is reported to have been sent at 12.19pm. At 12.48pm, the researcher contacted Widdecombe to request that she join a Zoom link for the show but received no response.

Channel 5 executives are understood to have contacted Widdecombe’s agent after follow-up messages and calls went unanswered. Producers were understood to be concerned, because it was uncharacteristic of Widdecombe, a regular panellist, not to respond.

Ann Widdecombe: Police believe former MP was attacked almost 24 hours before being found dead – latest updates

6 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Than a breakin gone wrong. You have no thoughts of your own?

So in your words the culprit is more likely to be a loony lefty than a breakin (sic) gone wrong! Yes, I have thoughts of my own but waiting to hear what the police say. In mean time I am more intrigued with your posts which are breath taking.

1 hour ago, josephbloggs said:

Farage once had a milkshake thrown at him. That's why he needs to take millions of pounds in undeclared donations from crypto billions and convicted fraudsters. For his security. Right?

Poor Nigel, so hard done by.

A milkshake was it?

"A man who came to the UK on a small boat and threatened to kill Nigel Farage has been jailed for five years.

Fayaz Khan, 26, made a gun gesture with his hand, pointed to an AK-47 tattoo on his face and named the Reform UK leader in a TikTok post in October 2024.

Authorities believed the Afghan migrant had given them a false name and he was actually a 31-year-old called Fayaz Husseini, Southwark Crown Court heard."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj97lkmd23po

Wonder if this one was a doctor or engineer?

7 minutes ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

A milkshake was it?

"A man who came to the UK on a small boat and threatened to kill Nigel Farage has been jailed for five years.

Fayaz Khan, 26, made a gun gesture with his hand, pointed to an AK-47 tattoo on his face and named the Reform UK leader in a TikTok post in October 2024.

Authorities believed the Afghan migrant had given them a false name and he was actually a 31-year-old called Fayaz Husseini, Southwark Crown Court heard."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj97lkmd23po

Wonder if this one was a doctor or engineer?

Yeah, he said hurty words on Tik Tok and was rightly jailed for them.

So, again, Farage has had a milkshake thrown at him. Oh, and an egg once I think. Any other attacks?

And, again, is that why he needs to take millions in undeclared bribes, sorry, "gifts" from crypto billionaires and convicted fraudsters? You know, for him to buy houses and lie about it, sorry, for his "security".

The man is a compulsive liar, a grifter, and driven by greed. No wonder you like him as he models himself after your orange hero. Luckily most Brits are intelligent enough not to be taken in. Farage is toast.

Farage claims murder was 'premeditated' after police asked people not to speculate

Nigel Farage has suggested Ann Widdecombe’s murder could have been premeditated.

The Reform leader made the claim while visiting her bungalow in Dartmoor on Saturday afternoon.

“One theory doing the rounds, I discussed this with the Prime Minister yesterday, is that it was a burglary that went wrong,” he said.

“If you were a burglar, would you literally drive your car onto someone’s drive? You wouldn’t,” he added.

“From what I can see of it, from what I can make out, this was premeditated murder.”

However, Devon and Cornwall Police have asked people not to speculate, stressing that it can harm the investigation.

Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said: “I would ask people not to speculate about what might have happened, particularly on social media.

“This is not only potentially harmful to our investigation but also deeply distressing for family and friends of Miss Widdecombe. The family have also asked for their privacy to be respected as they come to terms with what has happened.

Ann Widdecombe murder latest: Ex-MP attacked 24 hours before found

1 minute ago, bannork said:

Farage claims murder was 'premeditated' after police asked people not to speculate

Nigel Farage has suggested Ann Widdecombe’s murder could have been premeditated.

The Reform leader made the claim while visiting her bungalow in Dartmoor on Saturday afternoon.

“One theory doing the rounds, I discussed this with the Prime Minister yesterday, is that it was a burglary that went wrong,” he said.

“If you were a burglar, would you literally drive your car onto someone’s drive? You wouldn’t,” he added.

“From what I can see of it, from what I can make out, this was premeditated murder.”

However, Devon and Cornwall Police have asked people not to speculate, stressing that it can harm the investigation.

Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said: “I would ask people not to speculate about what might have happened, particularly on social media.

“This is not only potentially harmful to our investigation but also deeply distressing for family and friends of Miss Widdecombe. The family have also asked for their privacy to be respected as they come to terms with what has happened.

Ann Widdecombe murder latest: Ex-MP attacked 24 hours before found

The man has no respect. Just like he called for "pure cold rage" after the Nowak murder when his family had specifically asked people not to use his death to " be used for further division, hatred or tension." He's speculating based on nothing when the police have said speculation can harm any trial.

Farage is a despicable human being. Only cares about number one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG9-IWV0FyE

13 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

She'd been getting death threats, that would be from lefties

Leftists do not have the market exclusivity on death threats.

It takes a special kind of evil person to murder an elderly woman. I still believe that it is possible that this was an opportunistic crime gone wrong. The area has been subject to home burglaries and opportunistic car theft. However, I agree that a political assassination is possible, although I do not see what political purpose the bashing of an elderly defenseless woman on the head and leaving her to die would serve.

Detectives leading the murder investigation over the death of Ann Widdecombe have refused to share further information on any potential suspects or CCTV footage as they pursue “a number of lines of enquiry”.

The former Tory minister was attacked 24 hours before she was found dead at her house in Haytor, Devon and Cornwall Police said earlier on Saturday, as officers said they were looking for a white man in connection with the killing.

Later in the evening, the force said it had made the “active decision” not to release further information, including descriptions of any potential suspects or releasing CCTV footage.

“Releasing such information prematurely could compromise ongoing enquiries and may prejudice future investigative opportunities,” said Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman.

He added: “We have been working at pace on this investigation. Officers are making progress and are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry.”

Police refuse to issue descriptions of Widdecombe suspects

3 hours ago, Patong2021 said:

Leftists do not have the market exclusivity on death threats.

It takes a special kind of evil person to murder an elderly woman. I still believe that it is possible that this was an opportunistic crime gone wrong. The area has been subject to home burglaries and opportunistic car theft. However, I agree that a political assassination is possible, although I do not see what political purpose the bashing of an elderly defenseless woman on the head and leaving her to die would serve.

One report says nothing was stolen

Police have arrested a suspect in South Yorkshire:

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/11/ann-widdecombe-killed-24-hours-before-body-found

A 28 year old, white, British male has been arrested in Yorkshire and remanded in custody as a suspect in the murder of Anne Widdecombe.

Edited July 11Jul 11 by bannork

1 hour ago, bannork said:

A 28 year old, white, British male has been arrested in Yorkshire and remanded in custody as a suspect in the murder of Anne Widdecombe.

I wasn't expecting him to be a migrant, but a rabid lefty yes

7 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

I wasn't expecting him to be a migrant, but a rabid lefty yes

As an avid armchair detective such as your esteemed self, I thought you would have picked up on the news that there is no evidence the murder is political thus far, so your constant "lefty" comments reflect more on your desire to politicize this tragedy than the tragedy itself.

11 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

I wasn't expecting him to be a migrant, but a rabid lefty yes

or maybe a gay lefty?, she detested the LGBT community most of her political life....

55 minutes ago, Pasak110 said:

or maybe a gay lefty?, she detested the LGBT community most of her political life....

Possible although the trans brigade seem to be more extreme

4 hours ago, bannork said:

A 28 year old, white, British male has been arrested in Yorkshire and remanded in custody as a suspect in the murder of Anne Widdecombe.

Wasn't he released?

Edited July 12Jul 12 by Patong2021
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3 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

Wasn't he released?

The first suspect was. This is a new arrest.

Are there any white males left in England that haven't been arrested for Ann's murder?😅

21 hours ago, Palatus said:

More likely than what?

More likely that the perp is just another nasty leftist, rather than a rogue member of the local conservative club,

13 hours ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

A milkshake was it?

"A man who came to the UK on a small boat and threatened to kill Nigel Farage has been jailed for five years.

Fayaz Khan, 26, made a gun gesture with his hand, pointed to an AK-47 tattoo on his face and named the Reform UK leader in a TikTok post in October 2024.

Authorities believed the Afghan migrant had given them a false name and he was actually a 31-year-old called Fayaz Husseini, Southwark Crown Court heard."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj97lkmd23po

Wonder if this one was a doctor or engineer?

He was obviously an idiot

Now, what's your excuse?

5 hours ago, Pasak110 said:

or maybe a gay lefty?, she detested the LGBT community most of her political life....

Yes, she did. But she never claimed that they all needed murdering.

22 hours ago, SunnyinBangrak said:

I believe in south Devon, whites did not get replaced yet, so are actually still a majority.

True but they are working on it

On 7/11/2026 at 1:41 AM, Patong2021 said:

Doubt it. It will be the usual toerag habitual offender with a long history of burglary, and ABH. I expect that he will come from a council estate and was a chronic truant who spent much of his youth in care or under supervision.

Nah, she was writing a book about govt secrets inc. info about how mossad controlled lablibcon peados so MI5 killed her and pinned it on a patsy.

I made that up but in 2026, it has a 50% chance of being true.