MPs say death threats a daily reality in ‘increasing climate of abuse’
Summary
Members of the UK Parliament (MPs) face a rising number of threats and attacks, including death threats and violent incidents. These threats have increased in recent years, causing serious concern about the safety of politicians and possibly discouraging people, especially women and minorities, from entering politics.Key Facts
- MP Jess Phillips received over 600 rape threats in one night and has faced several violent incidents, including a forced office entry in 2019.
- Nigel Farage reported getting more than 300 threats each month, and Reform UK recorded 1,577 threats against Farage’s leader since February.
- MPs reported 4,064 crimes to the police between 2019 and 2025, with the number increasing from 364 in 2019 to 976 in 2025.
- Death threats reported in 2025 rose to 50 from 31 the previous year.
- Female MPs and MPs from minority backgrounds are targeted more often than others.
- The murders of two MPs in the past decade – Jo Cox in 2016 and David Amess in 2021 – highlight the real dangers MPs face.
- Threats and abuse have made some politicians reconsider running for office, including Treasury Chief Secretary Lucy Rigby.
- New safety measures, such as a national protection unit, have been introduced to help keep MPs safe.
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