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On the recordJuly 12, 2026
I extend my condolences to Nigel Farage and everyone in Reform on behalf of the Conservative Party, because we’ve both lost a friend.
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Kemi Badenoch
Conservative Party

Editor's note · Context

Conservative leader offering condolences after Ann Widdecombe's death.

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