Robert Jenrick criticises government for not offering Nigel Farage earlier security meeting
Summary
Robert Jenrick criticized the government for delaying a security meeting for Nigel Farage until after the death of Ann Widdecombe. The government had only recently offered Farage a meeting with the security committee responsible for protecting high-profile people, despite his previous concerns about reduced protection.Key Facts
- Robert Jenrick said the government did not provide Nigel Farage with needed security earlier.
- The security meeting was offered only after Ann Widdecombe was murdered.
- Farage had previously rejected a state security package that included a bodyguard and secure transport.
- The government downgraded Farage's security shortly after he was elected to parliament.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood offered Farage a personal meeting with the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec).
- Ann Widdecombe’s death is under investigation by counter-terrorism police.
- A 28-year-old man was arrested in connection to Widdecombe’s murder and later rearrested on terrorism-related charges.
- The incident raised questions about the protection of former MPs and politicians from smaller parties.
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