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Memorial for Ann Widdecombe

EDM (Early Day Motion) 586: tabled on 13 July 2026

Tabled in the 2026-27 session.

This motion has been signed by 41 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

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.

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.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Rankin, Jack
Conservative
Signed on 14 July 2026
Windsor
Long Bailey, Rebecca
Labour
Signed on 14 July 2026
Salford
Baldwin, Dame Harriett
Conservative
Signed on 14 July 2026
West Worcestershire
Cocking, Lewis
Conservative
Signed on 14 July 2026
Broxbourne
Hollinrake, Kevin
Conservative
Signed on 14 July 2026
Thirsk and Malton
MacDonald, Mr Angus
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 14 July 2026
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Abbott, Ms Diane
Independent
Signed on 14 July 2026
Hackney North and Stoke Newington
Scrogham, Michelle
Labour
Signed on 14 July 2026
Barrow and Furness
Gilmour, Rachel
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 14 July 2026
Tiverton and Minehead
Smith, Cat
Labour
Signed on 14 July 2026
Lancaster and Wyre
Shelbrooke, Sir Alec
Conservative
Signed on 14 July 2026
Wetherby and Easingwold
Morton, Wendy
Conservative
Signed on 14 July 2026
Aldridge-Brownhills
Perteghella, Manuela
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 14 July 2026
Stratford-on-Avon
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on 14 July 2026
Bedford
Tice, Richard
Reform UK
Signed on 14 July 2026
Boston and Skegness
Eccles, Cat
Labour
Signed on 14 July 2026
Stourbridge
Brandreth, Aphra
Conservative
Signed on 14 July 2026
Chester South and Eddisbury
Fortune, Peter
Conservative
Signed on 14 July 2026
Bromley and Biggin Hill
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on 14 July 2026
Harrow East
Akehurst, Luke
Labour
Signed on 14 July 2026
North Durham
Lewis, Sir Julian
Conservative
Signed on 14 July 2026
New Forest East
Allister, Jim
Traditional Unionist Voice
Signed on 14 July 2026
North Antrim
Smith, Sir Julian
Conservative
Signed on 14 July 2026
Skipton and Ripon
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on 15 July 2026
York Central
Francis, Daniel
Labour
Signed on 15 July 2026
Bexleyheath and Crayford
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 15 July 2026
Strangford
Snowden, Mr Andrew
Conservative
Signed on 15 July 2026
Fylde
McMurdock, James
Independent
Signed on 15 July 2026
South Basildon and East Thurrock
Mundell, David
Conservative
Signed on 15 July 2026
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Prinsley, Dr Peter
Labour
Signed on 15 July 2026
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Morgan, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 15 July 2026
North Shropshire
Babarinde, Josh
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 16 July 2026
Eastbourne
Cooper, John
Conservative
Signed on 16 July 2026
Dumfries and Galloway
Dewhirst, Charlie
Conservative
Signed on 16 July 2026
Bridlington and The Wolds
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on 16 July 2026
Clapham and Brixton Hill

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.