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A British university has launched an 'urgent review' after a staff member posted on social media that they hoped Ann Widdecombe suffered an "extremely painful death". Heather Herbert, who works as a web developer at Aberdeen University, posted on her Bluesky social media on Friday July 10 when news of the death of 78-year-old Miss Widdecombe had emerged.
In a series of hateful rantings, which were shared before police confirmed a murder inquiry had been launched, Ms Herbert responded to a news report about the former Tory MP's death, writing it was "some good news for once". The uni worker then added: "I hope it was an extremely painful death.” Continuing her vile celebration of the death of Miss Widdecombe, Ms Herbert spouted: "I hope she was handcuffed to the bed as she screamed in agony.”
The Aberdeen Press and Journal reports the university where Ms Herbert works is reviewing the posts as a “matter of priority”. Dimuitive 5'1" Miss Widdecombe was found dead on Thursday in her remote home in Dartmoor, Devon. It's understood she was discovered with head injuries and covered in blood.
Police confirmed on Saturday they arrested a 28-year-old white British suspicion of murder in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, shortly after 9pm on Saturday with the support of Counter Terrorism Police.
A University of Aberdeen spokesperson told Express.co.uk: “The University is aware of social media posts made by a member of staff regarding the death of Ann Widdecombe and is reviewing this as a matter of priority.
“The comments that have been shared are entirely the individual’s own and do not represent the views of the University of Aberdeen.
“Complaints into any member of staff are handled confidentially through our established processes.”
Principal and Vice Chancellor, Professor Peter Edwards, added: “Ann Widdecombe was a highly respected figure in both the Westminster and European parliaments.
“The University of Aberdeen does not tolerate violence or hateful behaviour in any form. We are aware of the incident and the concerns that have been raised and are looking into the matter as a priority.”
Ms Herbert's sick "handcuffed to the bed" remark was widely seen as a reference to a controversial policy Miss Widdecombe defended during her time as a Home Office minister in the 1990s, which allowed pregnant prisoners to be shackled during childbirth.
The Daily Star reports, Herbert, a web developer who has previously stood for election for both Labour and the Scottish Greens, was immediately criticised online.
One person replied: “I was never a fan of the woman and I certainly didn’t agree with her politics, but saying that about a fellow human is awful. There’s enough hatred in this world.”
In response to criticism of her posts, Ms Herbert was seemingly unrepetant according to a report in Aberdeen University's student newspaper, The Guadie.
She refused to apologise and said: “I don’t want to see anyone murdered, but I’m still glad she is dead. I’m not a hypocrite.
"I posted that before the murder investigation was launched. I’m a nobody. I have no power to do anything. Ann Widdecombe was able to and made the lives of ordinary people hell."
Ann Widdecombe had an incredible political career spanning 23 years as a Conservative MP, a Home Office minister and later an MEP for the Brexit Party. She also served as a spokeswoman for Reform UK.
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice told reporters he last spoke to Miss Widdecombe on Monday and said he “nearly fell over with shock and horror” when he heard of her death.
He told the crowd: “We have lost an absolute colossus, a legend in all our lifetime.
“Ann Widdecombe was unique, she was adored by millions, she was treasured by millions… She was a remarkable, remarkable figure.”