Since the repellent Boulton decided to focus on Ann W’s life as “a spinster, an old maid, a virgin & chaste” & mentioned she was friends with Edwina Currie, let’s now compare & contrast the statements from each one.
One from a friend & colleague.
The other from the media.
Adam Boulton talking mean-spiritedly about Ann Widdecombe in front of what looks like a picture of himself. He describes her – a possible murder victim – as a 'spinster', a 'battleaxe', 'a bruiser', an 'old maid', and mentions her virginity, before speculating irresponsibly about her death. Horrible, horrible stuff
These men are truly vile … (don’t like women with views) lots of things I disagreed with Ann Widdecombe on, but these are very unpleasant & unnecessary comments, this women’s just been murdered. Committed to her beliefs & extremely hard working would have also sufficed. When people show you who they are, believe them.
@SkyNews ..
A complaint !
@adamboultonTABB ‘s report on the death of Ann Widdicombe today ..
has to be one of the most crass, disrespectful reports I’ve heard on anyone in politics ..
The fact this is also a Police investigation makes it even worse.
To repeat personal stories about her; and using phraseology such as an ‘ old maid’
and more ..
She was a very clever, intellectual, conviction politician who had more decency in her than most people I’ve ever met.
She was kind and thoughtful and would never hold a grudge with anyone when differing views were held ..
This is an outrageous slur on her character and reputation..
and I hope you’re damn well sacked !!
Presumably the full book will be thrown at the rioters last night?
Doors kicked in… Overtime in courts… Downing Street press conference… etc
Any moment now
I will curb my language but that tweet is disgusting. You profess to be an advocate of human rights, and the right to be treated with dignity after death is a basic human right everyone should have, yet you rejoice in her death. Yes, her religion guided her views on equality issues, and I had many disagreements with her, but as a gay man I counted her as a friend, as did many others. She was actually a profoundly kind person. She endorsed my candidacy knowing of my sexuality. She softened her views on equal marriage and told me in 2019 she would not support reversing it.
So be ashamed of yourself today, Peter. You do some great work, but in this instance it's you that's the bigot. Bigoted against the dead, and bringing upset to those of us who counted Ann as a friend. Think on that.
A letter from Crompton primary school warning parents that muslims are threatening to stab little children
We didn't used to live like this
We shouldn't have to live like this