Ann Widdicombe

oh sigh....because this wretched woman sees fit to pontificate ( yes I use the word) about Gays being evil and Science will find an answer.

How dare she.

I suppose it boils down to whether you think the AW was appropriate in using a slavery metaphor to describe the EU or whether her hugely offensive speech inside the chamber was representative of the revolting views and her poor judgment she exhibits outside it.

Undemocratic EU that’s a laugh I believe many Tory voters have been now been sent more than one voting card
now that democracy at its best
Everything is rotten to the core about this whole sorry mess

If she didn’t mention gay people in the speech to the EU, why mention it...the OP is all about what she said in the EU chamber.
Whatever her views are on anything at all outside being an MEP ( for now) what do they matter?

I refer you back to my previous post

What I am saying lessismore is there is no need to worry about her pontificating about anything outside of EU matters, and even that isn’t for long as we will soon be out of the EU.
Why anyone bothers about what she says is a mystery.

Unfortunately, much as I (and I suspect many like me) would like to think of this odious woman as an irrelevance she now holds a prominent position that gives credence to her widely known and offensive views. So not really a mystery at all.

I don’t think that being an MEP for a few months gives credence to anyone.
All that most of joe public knows of Anne Widdecombe is that she gave an amusing performance on Strictly.
Yes, her views on the EU are now being aired, but nothing else.

We’ll have to disagree on that. She’s very well known in U.K. politics, as are her extreme views, and has kicked off her appearance at the EU by making very offensive and ill educated comments about slavery. She’s not an irrelevance, no matter how much I (and others) would like her to be, and it’s disingenuous to suggest otherwise.

And on that note I’m heading off to bed, having wasted far too much time tonight discussing a bigot. Night

Lemongrove I cannot believe that you say it doesn’t matter what she says .
To start with Her views regarding ,abortion & homosexuality should be of concern to us all.
She is compassionless , narrow minded ,& inflexible.
She is the polar opposite of what this Country stands for.
A disgraceful example of all that we have fought to eradicate.

Me too SirChenjin

Why anyone bothers about what she says is a mystery.

Because it is offensive?

Exactly, thankyou , Lessismore

She is relevant because of the worrying fact that enough people voted for her to get her elected.

Exactly ,thankyou Deeda

AW is not what is called a “cradle catholic” but converted as a protest against the ordination of women in the C of E.
That should have rung some warning bells even the .

Thanks MawBroon, Wow unbelievable

I rather like her. She's an eccentric. I don't agree with all of her views but that really doesn't matter. I have friends from all political parties and we are able to communicate and enjoy each other's company without insulting each other. Something that doesn't seem to happen online!

That’s probably because you know your friends well, & can read their expressions & hear tone of voice.

Very true, Bridgeit. The subtleties we expose, vis a vis, are totally lost on social media etc etc

I cannot understand why any intelligent woman - or intelligent man - would find Anne Widdecombe's views of any value whatsoever. She obviously dislikes women or indeed anyone that doesn't fit her narrow view of what humanity should look like or behave like.

I usually find her views annoying but her latest statement comparing the experience of being a member of the EU with that of being a slave is just outrageous. David Lammy was, rightly in my view, absolutely furious about this ridiculous comparison. However, his twitter elicited some appalling comments aimed at him - I suppose it is hardly surprising that these sorts of bigots have a lot in common with Widdecombe and her equally bigoted ideas.

Like others I am so embarrassed by the actions of Ann et al but even more so to think that people voted for her. I also despair at the lies so many people seem to have fallen for. I am genuinely terrified at the country my grandchildren will grow up in.

Anne Widdicombe is showing that great British Bulldog spirit. A woman of conviction and principle. The best speech for many a long year. Well done Anne. I hate the Torys and Farage/BP but I have always liked Anne Widdicombe and others of integrity unafraid to speak out giving two-fingers to the PC garbage.

David Lammy is the vilest, inciter of racial hatred in parliament today. Lammy should be arrested.

Minniemoo - well said you. I was beginning to wonder if rational people had been wiped out.