Ann Widdecombe adopted a tough, no-nonsense attitude to her own safety during her political career, telling how she would even ‘bin’ death threats from the IRA.
The former Tory minister, known for opposing abortion and gay rights, was a regular target for left-wing campaigners and activists, who disagreed with her forthright, socially conservative views.
But the 78-year-old Brexiteer and devout Catholic refused to be cowed by terrorists – even after the murder of fellow MP and ‘best friend in Parliament,’ Sir David Amess.
Asked in an interview last October whether she ever feared being physically attacked because of her beliefs and high profile,
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