Former MP Anne Widdecombe Murdered
Police are expected to give an update shortly on the murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe - watch live above
Devon and Cornwall Police say the 78-year-old was found at her home on Dartmoor in Devon on Thursday with serious injuries
They are looking for a white male in connection with their investigation, which they say is "moving at a significant pace"
Widdecombe, the former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman, served as the MP for Maidstone in Kent for 23 years
There is a heavy police presence outside her home, which is in a remote rural area close to the small village of Haytor Vale, our reporter says from the scene
Widdecombe's management say it's been "a very traumatic and upsetting 24 hours" - earlier when announcing her death, they did not give details on where, when or how she died
PM Keir Starmer says the murder investigation is "shocking news", adding the suspect is "clearly dangerous", while Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she is "stunned" over the "horrific" incident
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