Portrait of Ann Widdecombe installed in UK Parliament

A framed portrait of Ann Widdecombe, the prominent former Conservative minister and politician, has been installed in the UK Parliament to coincide with the return of MPs from the summer recess.

A permanent memorial

The photograph forms part of an initiative by MPs to install a permanent memorial recognising Ann Widdecombe's long career in public life. Widdecombe served as a minister in Conservative governments during the 1990s and was known for her outspoken views on immigration, crime, and social policy.

In later years she became a prominent Brexit campaigner and stood as a Brexit Party MEP in the 2019 European Parliament elections, winning a seat for the South West England region.

Return from summer recess

The installation marks the return of Parliament following the summer break. It reflects a broader effort among parliamentarians to recognise the contributions of significant figures from recent political history. Further details about the permanent memorial have not yet been announced.