{"id":633751,"date":"2026-07-11T12:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T12:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buglecall.org\/?p=633751"},"modified":"2026-07-11T12:10:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T12:10:00","slug":"leftists-celebrate-murder-of-conservative-british-politician-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buglecall.org\/?p=633751","title":{"rendered":"Leftists Celebrate Murder Of Conservative British Politician"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden\">Leftists Celebrate Murder Of Conservative British Politician<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item\">\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/modernity.news\/2026\/07\/10\/leftists-celebrate-murder-of-conservative-politician\/\">Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News<\/a>,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The savage killing of 78-year-old Reform UK spokeswoman<\/strong> <strong>Ann Widdecombe has unleashed a torrent of vile celebration from left-wing activists, revealing the depths of ideological hatred among the left in the UK.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a data-image-external-href=\"\" data-image-href=\"\/s3\/files\/inline-images\/AWmod.jpg?itok=ZxgZQJ-o\" data-link-option=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/cms.zerohedge.com\/s3\/files\/inline-images\/AWmod.jpg?itok=ZxgZQJ-o\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-entity-type=\"file\" data-entity-uuid=\"8750d82a-347c-4e76-9a3f-1af266ba8809\" data-responsive-image-style=\"inline_images\" height=\"281\" width=\"500\" class=\"inline-images image-style-inline-images\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.zerohedge.com\/s3fs-public\/styles\/inline_image_mobile\/public\/inline-images\/AWmod.jpg?itok=ZxgZQJ-o\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Widdecombe, the outspoken former Conservative MP and prisons minister, was found dead with serious injuries at her Dartmoor home, prompting an immediate murder investigation by Devon and Cornwall Police.<\/p>\n<p>Police keenly informed the public that a 26-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of the crime. The incident is not being treated as terrorism, but the public reaction &#8211; particularly from leftist corners &#8211; has shocked many and exposed a chilling tolerance for violence against political opponents.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" xml:lang=\"en\">BREAKING: Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mtdJgvyXmG\">https:\/\/t.co\/mtdJgvyXmG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 GB News (@GBNEWS) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GBNEWS\/status\/2075624044510982599?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Detective Chief Inspector Ilona Rosson emphasized the tragedy: &#8220;This is an extremely tragic incident and our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of Ann Widdecombe at this difficult time. Our murder enquiry is in its early stages but moving at a significant pace.&#8221; The force urged against speculation while deploying resources for house-to-house inquiries.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" xml:lang=\"en\">BREAKING:<\/p>\n<p>A 26-year-old white British man has been arrested for the murder of former Conservative and Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe.<\/p>\n<p>The 78-year-old former politician was found dead with serious injuries at her remote home in Haytor on the edge of Dartmoor.<\/p>\n<p>?? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Jo0u2oYQyV\">pic.twitter.com\/Jo0u2oYQyV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Visegr\u00e1d 24 (@visegrad24) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/visegrad24\/status\/2075630935366684901?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" xml:lang=\"en\">FULL STATEMENT BY DEVON &amp; CORNWALL POLICE<\/p>\n<p>A murder investigation has been launched following the suspicious death of former MP Ann Widdecombe at her home on Dartmoor in Devon.<\/p>\n<p>Police officers were called to an address at Haytor by the ambulance service at around 11.40am on&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Guido Fawkes (@GuidoFawkes) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GuidoFawkes\/status\/2075594040548966467?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>What followed was a mask-off moment. Rather than universal condemnation, platforms like Bluesky &#8211; often touted as a &#8220;kinder&#8221; alternative &#8211; filled with jubilation, with users openly celebrating the death of the elderly conservative.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" xml:lang=\"en\">They&#8217;re actually celebrating Ann Widdecombe&#8217;s murder over on Bluesky<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s just endless<\/p>\n<p>I just cannot comprehend why someone would do that <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CLUC5rlWc4\">pic.twitter.com\/CLUC5rlWc4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Basil the Great (@BasilTheGreat) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BasilTheGreat\/status\/2075614089808634292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" xml:lang=\"en\">This bitch is the worst. This was just the beginning of her rant.. she just continues <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Fo3HpHYDZS\">pic.twitter.com\/Fo3HpHYDZS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 justamum ??????????? (@emma_ese67) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/emma_ese67\/status\/2075640852764918007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" xml:lang=\"en\">You can be murdered in your own home for holding a few conservative beliefs and they will celebrate.<\/p>\n<p>The modern left is not simply wrong, but fundamentally evil. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QRnRymnPtS\">pic.twitter.com\/QRnRymnPtS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Landeur ??????? (@Landeur) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Landeur\/status\/2075604848632824308?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" xml:lang=\"en\">This you, ya vile C*nt? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/b1Q5WONz7b\">https:\/\/t.co\/b1Q5WONz7b<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Us42HXexuq\">pic.twitter.com\/Us42HXexuq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tommy Robinson ?? (@TRobinsonNewEra) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TRobinsonNewEra\/status\/2075610392680603854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" xml:lang=\"en\">There&#8217;s nothing to gain from debating these people. They&#8217;re sick in the head. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/liDsXu10v6\">pic.twitter.com\/liDsXu10v6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chris Rose (@ArchRose90) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ArchRose90\/status\/2075635107143061740?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" xml:lang=\"en\">I literally cannot believe what I am seeing. An elderly woman has been murdered in her own home and the left are celebrating!!! And they call us dangerous!! God help us ?? <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/rhysss_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@rhysss_<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/71f5blVXOZ\">pic.twitter.com\/71f5blVXOZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Orla Minihane (@orlaminihane) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/orlaminihane\/status\/2075630143603646552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The stream of derogatory and celebratory posts include accusations that Widdecombe was a &#8220;racist old bitch&#8221; and a comment that &#8220;Science produced an answer to Ann Widdecombe,&#8221; referencing her past comments on gender ideology.<\/p>\n<p>Users shared cartoons, GIFs, and barbs that treat her violent end as punchline or progress.<\/p>\n<p>Widdecombe served as MP for Maidstone for many years and held roles including Minister of State for Prisons and Shadow Home Secretary. A staunch Eurosceptic, she backed Brexit and later joined Reform UK. Her socially conservative views &#8211; opposition to abortion, support for traditional marriage, and criticism of leftist policies &#8211; made her a lightning rod. Yet she commanded respect for consistency and wit, appearing on entertainment shows while maintaining principles.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" xml:lang=\"en\">BREAKING:<\/p>\n<p>A 26-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of Reform UK&#8217;s Immigration and Justice Spokeswoman Ann Widdecomb.<\/p>\n<p>Rest in Peace Ann ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KDlhfFGtoD\">pic.twitter.com\/KDlhfFGtoD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Visegr\u00e1d 24 (@visegrad24) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/visegrad24\/status\/2075648640803090604?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Leftist celebrations aren&#8217;t anomalies; they stem from years of framing conservatives as villains. Terms like &#8220;bigot&#8221; or &#8220;racist&#8221; dehumanize, paving the way for glee at misfortune. This echoes reactions to other figures, revealing a worldview where ideological purity trumps basic humanity. Platforms shielding such content while censoring dissent exacerbate division.<\/p>\n<p>Critics rightly note two-tier dynamics. Emphasis on the suspect&#8217;s description here contrasts with vagueness elsewhere, fueling skepticism. Broader failures &#8211; open borders straining cohesion, cultural erosion, elite dismissal of native concerns &#8211; create fertile ground for extremism. Widdecombe warned against these trends. Her death amplifies those warnings.<\/p>\n<p>Reform UK figures now face heightened risks. Leader Nigel Farage&#8217;s security needs underscore the stakes. Media and activist demonization of &#8220;the right&#8221; as fascistic contributes to a climate where violence seems justifiable to some.<\/p>\n<p>Widdecombe&#8217;s passing, tragic as it is, spotlights the stakes. A principled voice silenced violently amid cheers reveals civilizational fragility. Defenders of freedom &#8211; pro-sovereignty, anti-woke, pro-debate &#8211; must push back. The alternative is descent into the very barbarism celebrated by the unhinged.<\/p>\n<p><em>Your support is crucial in helping us defeat mass censorship. Please consider donating via <a href=\"https:\/\/pauljosephwatson.locals.com\/support\">Locals<\/a> or check out our unique <a href=\"https:\/\/modernity.news\/shop\">merch<\/a>. Follow us on X <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/modernitynews\">@ModernityNews<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>      <span class=\"field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden\"><a title=\"View user profile.\" href=\"https:\/\/cms.zerohedge.com\/users\/tyler-durden\" lang=\"\" class=\"username\" xml:lang=\"\">Tyler Durden<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden\">Sat, 07\/11\/2026 &#8211; 08:10<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.zerohedge.com\/s3fs-public\/styles\/inline_image_mobile\/public\/inline-images\/AWmod.jpg?itok=ZxgZQJ-o\" title=\"Leftists Celebrate Murder Of Conservative British Politician\" \/><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leftists Celebrate Murder Of Conservative British Politician Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News, The savage killing of 78-year-old Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe has unleashed a torrent of vile celebration from left-wing activists, revealing the depths of ideological hatred among the left in the UK. 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