That this House expresses its profound sadness at the death of Ann Widdecombe and condemns the violence that led to her death; extends its deepest condolences to her family, friends and all those who knew and admired her; recognises her distinguished record of public service, including her 23 years as Member of Parliament for Maidstone and The Weald, and her wider contribution to public life; pays tribute to her longstanding commitment to animal welfare and animal rights throughout her parliamentary career; acknowledges her reputation as a parliamentarian of conviction who never wavered in speaking her mind and standing by her principles; and believes that her contribution to this House and to public life should be commemorated through the installation of a memorial in her memory within the Palace of Westminster.
Signatories (41)
- Mr Peter Bedford Sponsor
- Jo White
- Helen Grant
- Tonia Antoniazzi
- Liz Saville Roberts
- Andrew Rosindell
- Jack Rankin
- Rebecca Long Bailey
- Dame Harriett Baldwin
- Lewis Cocking
- Kevin Hollinrake
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Ms Diane Abbott
- Michelle Scrogham
- Rachel Gilmour
- Cat Smith
- Sir Alec Shelbrooke
- Wendy Morton
- Manuela Perteghella
- Mohammad Yasin
- Richard Tice
- Cat Eccles
- Aphra Brandreth
- Peter Fortune
- Bob Blackman
- Luke Akehurst
- Sir Julian Lewis
- Jim Allister
- Sir Julian Smith
- Rachael Maskell
- Daniel Francis
- Jim Shannon
- Mr Andrew Snowden
- James McMurdock
- David Mundell
- Dr Peter Prinsley
- Helen Morgan
- Josh Babarinde
- John Cooper
- Charlie Dewhirst
- Bell Ribeiro-Addy