The recently elected Brexit Party MEP suggested in a Sky News interview that science might one day "produce an answer" to helping people with unwanted same sex attraction.
"The fact that we think it is now quite impossible for people to switch sexuality doesn't mean that science might not be able to produce an answer at some stage," the Catholic politician explained.
The Penlee Open Air Theatre in Penzance, the Electric Theatre in Guildford and the Landmark Theatre in Ilfracombe have axed tour dates for the 'Strictly Ann show' that had already began selling tickets.
David Hutchinson, who runs the Landmark Theatre in Ilfracombe, said on Twitter he was "absolutely disgusted" by her comments.
Absolutely disgusted at Ann Widdecombe's comments over the weekend. Took no time in immediately cancelling her planned 'evening with' event at one of our @SelladoorVenues. We will never provide a stage for these vile people.https://t.co/IpcU7y90e6
— David Hutchinson (@DaveHutchinson_) June 3, 2019
Widdecombe, who was defended by fellow Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage, said she stood by her comments but they had been "distorted" on social media.
"I'm disappointed that the people who bought the tickets are now finding that they can't have that fun after all," she told the BBC.
"This is now the grip that I call the liberal tyranny and I think we have got to fight it."
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