# @bbcnews on TikTok

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.tiktok.com/@bbcnews/video/7660127885046320406
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/74655743-bbcnews-tiktok
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/1e0cc3c123.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-08T12:08:33.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC News (@bbcnews) — https://gondola.cc/bbcnews

## Caption

Ruth Ellis's execution took place on 13 July 1955 after she was convicted of murdering David Blakely, but her grandchildren called for a posthumous pardon, saying she was physically and emotionally abused by her partner. #RuthEllis #UKNews #BreakingNews #BBCNews

## Stats

- **Views:** 732,360
- **Likes:** 39,411
- **Shares:** 1,542
- **Comments:** 770

## Tags

ruthellis, uknews, breakingnews, bbcnews

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