Other users on the platform have glorified the former MP's death
A trans uni worker has caused uproar after wishing Ann Widdecombe had an “extremely painful” death on a left-wing social media platform.
Heather Herbert, a trans woman employed at the University of Aberdeen, stated that the death of Ms Widdicombe was “good news".
Her post, which was made on the social media app Bluesky, continued to say that she hoped Ms Widdecombe was “handcuffed to the bed as she screamed in agony".
The University of Aberdeen has confirmed that it is investigating the remarks.
Following criticism from other users on the app, Ms Herbert doubled down on her hateful remarks, replying to a user saying: “I’m done with being nice to pieces of human garbage like her.”
Other users on the app followed a similar trend, with disturbing comments being made in the aftermath of the 78-year-old’s death.
One user said: “I enjoy the outpouring of tributes to Ann Widdecombe, so younger generations can learn how utterly demented and cruel she was.”
Another user attempted to joke: “We’re all complaining about the heatwave; meanwhile Ann Widdecombe has literally just arrived in hell.”
Left-wing activists have caused the BBC to come under fire after Daze Aghaji, a 26-year-old climate campaigner, failed to condemn the alleged violence against Ms Widdecombe.
She said on BBC 2’s Politics Live show: “A lot of people won’t be grieving.
“There is a lot of controversy around how she lived her political life.
“It would go amiss to not mention that she pushed against LGBTQ+ rights throughout all of her career.
“I would also feel like it’s time to say that she also said a lot of things about the victims of Harvey Weinstein through Me Too.
“She said they chose it upon themselves. And she was vehemently anti-abortion.
“So I feel like even though what’s happened is absolutely awful, there are a lot of people who won’t be grieving this.”
Shadow Culture Secretary Nigel Huddleston, who was also on the show, said in response: “To be honest, I’m a bit shocked to hear that, and I think you will regret what you just said there.
“A lady has been murdered. Many of the points she made were grounded in her faith. Respect her views.
“I’m really sad to be sitting on a chair here today next to you. I’m quite uncomfortable sitting next to you after what you’ve just said.”
However, Ms Aghaji was undeterred and concluded by saying: “She has been a part of Reform, which as someone who had to live through what were race riots last year – her actions have contributed to a lot of my community having very difficult lives.”
