Reform UK proposes £100m 'round-the-clock' security plan for MPs
Summary
Reform UK has proposed a security plan that would provide all 650 Members of Parliament (MPs) with 24-hour protection if the party wins the next election. The plan would also protect former politicians who remain publicly active and is expected to cost up to £100 million. This announcement comes after the murder of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, which has raised concerns about the safety of MPs.Key Facts
- Reform UK wants to offer all MPs round-the-clock security.
- The plan includes protection for former politicians still active in public life.
- The estimated cost of the security plan is up to £100 million.
- Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative MP and Reform UK spokeswoman, was killed in a targeted attack.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed horror over Widdecombe’s death and called for better protection of democracy.
- Labour MP Andy Burnham supports a serious review of MPs’ security following the incident.
- Past funding for MP security was around £4 million per year but responsibility shifted to the House of Commons in April 2023.
- Reform UK’s spokesman criticized rival parties for harsh language against Reform and emphasized the importance of stopping violence against politicians.
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