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Trans uni worker wished Ann Widdecombe had ‘extremely painful’ death in sick post on left-wing social media platform

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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".

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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.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say 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...

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