00:01Former Conservative Minister Anne Whittacombe has died aged 78. Her representatives announced
00:06the news today. She served in John Major's government before leaving Parliament after
00:10more than two decades as an MP. Later, she backed Brexit, became a Reform UK spokeswoman,
00:15and remained active in political campaigning. Many viewers also knew her from Strictly Come
00:22Dancing and also from Celebrity Big Brother. Tributes have come from political figures across
00:27different parties, recognising her contribution to public life, while reflecting on her outspoken
00:34views, which often prompted debates. Her family and representatives have expressed sadness at her death.
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