Motion text
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.
Signatures (41)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Bedford, Mr Peter
Conservative
Signed on
13 July 2026
White, Jo
Labour
Signed on
14 July 2026
Grant, Helen
Conservative
Signed on
14 July 2026
Antoniazzi, Tonia
Labour
Signed on
14 July 2026
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
14 July 2026
Rosindell, Andrew
Reform UK
Signed on
14 July 2026
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Rankin, Jack
Conservative
Signed on
14 July 2026
Long Bailey, Rebecca
Labour
Signed on
14 July 2026
Baldwin, Dame Harriett
Conservative
Signed on
14 July 2026
Cocking, Lewis
Conservative
Signed on
14 July 2026
Hollinrake, Kevin
Conservative
Signed on
14 July 2026
MacDonald, Mr Angus
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 July 2026
Abbott, Ms Diane
Independent
Signed on
14 July 2026
Scrogham, Michelle
Labour
Signed on
14 July 2026
Gilmour, Rachel
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 July 2026
Smith, Cat
Labour
Signed on
14 July 2026
Shelbrooke, Sir Alec
Conservative
Signed on
14 July 2026
Morton, Wendy
Conservative
Signed on
14 July 2026
Perteghella, Manuela
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
14 July 2026
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
14 July 2026
Tice, Richard
Reform UK
Signed on
14 July 2026
Eccles, Cat
Labour
Signed on
14 July 2026
Brandreth, Aphra
Conservative
Signed on
14 July 2026
Fortune, Peter
Conservative
Signed on
14 July 2026
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
14 July 2026
Akehurst, Luke
Labour
Signed on
14 July 2026
Lewis, Sir Julian
Conservative
Signed on
14 July 2026
Allister, Jim
Traditional Unionist Voice
Signed on
14 July 2026
Smith, Sir Julian
Conservative
Signed on
14 July 2026
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
15 July 2026
Francis, Daniel
Labour
Signed on
15 July 2026
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
15 July 2026
Snowden, Mr Andrew
Conservative
Signed on
15 July 2026
McMurdock, James
Independent
Signed on
15 July 2026
Mundell, David
Conservative
Signed on
15 July 2026
Prinsley, Dr Peter
Labour
Signed on
15 July 2026
Morgan, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
15 July 2026
Babarinde, Josh
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 July 2026
Cooper, John
Conservative
Signed on
16 July 2026
Dewhirst, Charlie
Conservative
Signed on
16 July 2026
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
16 July 2026
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.