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5 unusual facts about Ann Widdecombe


All-women shortlists

Ann Widdecombe criticised the use of AWS stating that women in the past who fought for equality such as the Suffragettes "wanted equal opportunities not special privileges" and "they would have thrown themselves under the King's horse to protest against positive discrimination and all-women shortlists".

There was opposition from some female MPs, such as Nadine Dorries and Ann Widdecombe.

Blackfriars Arts Centre

The building hosts occasional exhibitions, performances, workshops, classes and activities, art exhibitions, including that by Craig Kerrecoe, and talks by public figures, including Ann Widdecombe.

Charles Monnett

British Conservative columnist Ann Widdecombe used the case to justify her view that "climate change money should go to armed services".

Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land

Patrons are the Rt Hon the Earl of Stockton, broadcaster Des Lynam, actor Anthony Head, psychic Uri Geller, author and journalist Julie Burchill and former MP and author Ann Widdecombe.


In Confidence

Comprising ten episodes, in which Professor Taylor interviews Damien Hirst, Richard Dawkins, Jonathan Miller, Ann Widdecombe, Tom Baker, Will Self, David Starkey, Kathy Burke, Martin Rowson and Lily Allen.


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