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Liz Truss Leads Tribute to Ann Widdecombe at CPAC GB After Targeted Killing
Liz Truss became emotional while honoring Ann Widdecombe at the inaugural CPAC Great Britain conference in London on July 16, 2026. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead last week in what counter-terrorism police described as a targeted attack. GB News reported the details of the tribute and minute of silence that followed.
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Liz Truss broke down in tears on stage while leading a tribute to Ann Widdecombe at the inaugural CPAC Great Britain conference in London on July 16, 2026, GB News reported. Truss introduced a slideshow of images of Widdecombe before addressing attendees.
She stated she had known Widdecombe for over 20 years and described her as a deeply principled politician who stood for free speech, patriotism and the family.
Truss added that Widdecombe was courageous and fearless in standing up to the leftist drift in Britain and was a kind and generous human being. She said the group was devastated that Widdecombe had been taken from them. Counter-terrorism police stated on July 14 that Widdecombe had been killed in a targeted attack.
She was found dead in her home in Devon the previous week. The room then held a minute's silence followed by applause, GB News reported.
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