Government expands police support to non-MPs
Summary
The government has decided to provide police protection to political figures who are not current Members of Parliament (MPs), including peers, former MPs, and party spokespeople. The home secretary also announced a fast, independent review of security for important people like politicians and royals after recent violent attacks.Key Facts
- Non-MPs such as peers, former MPs, and party spokespeople will get police protection.
- The move responds to concerns about not enough security for public figures.
- A fast, independent review of security for prominent people will be done.
- The review will be led by former national security advisor Stephen Lovegrove.
- This follows the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe in Devon.
- Joshua Kerry, 28, is charged with Ann Widdecombe’s murder.
- The safety of politicians has been a concern after past murders of MPs David Amess (2021) and Jo Cox (2016).
- Home secretary Shabana Mahmood emphasized that violence and threats are unacceptable in politics.
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