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A young British woman backpacking through Thailand has been found dead on the same island where two Brits were murdered last year.

Political activist Christina Annesley, aged 23, died yesterday on Koh Tao, an area popular with tourists and backpackers.

It is the same spot where Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were killed last September. Two Burmese men have been charged in connection with the couple's deaths.

Reports suggested Ms Annesley died from natural causes.

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According to Ms Annesley's Twitter profile, the aspiring writer was travelling solo as part of a "dream trip" to Thailand.

Ms Annesley was believed to be in a relationship with Olly Neville, a former leader of Ukip's youth wing who was sacked in 2013 after saying he backed gay marriage.

A Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesperson said: "We can confirm the death of a British National in Thailand on 21 January 2014.

"We are providing consular assistance to the family at this difficult time."

Online tributes flooded in to the young girl, who was a vocal political activist during her time studying at Leeds University.

Will McHoebag tweeted: "Still lost for words. I am absolutely devastated. We will miss you very much. She was fantastic."

Camden Conservative Deputy Chairman Oliver Cooper wrote: "Devastated by the sudden and untimely death of friend and freedom-fighter Christina Annesley. I didn't know anyone that didn't adore her. RIP."

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Laura McEvoy added: "Feeling numb. Struggling to focus on work. Absolutely devastated about Christina. She always brightened up the room. RIP."

The death comes just months after tragic British backpackers David and Hannah were battered to death on the same island.

Mr Miller, 24, from Jersey, and 23-year-old Ms Witheridge, from Hemsby, Norfolk, were found dead on a beach on Koh Tao in September last year.

Migrant workers Win Zaw Htun and Zaw Lin, both 21, deny killing 24-year-old David Miller, from Jersey, and 23-year-old Hannah Witheridge, from Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.

The migrant workers are accused of raping and murdering Ms Witheridge and murdering Mr Miller on the holiday island. They face the death penalty if convicted.