Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says
Following the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe, now investigated as a terrorist act, Andy Burnham has called for a serious review of MPs' security, noting a "darkened" political climate. The article also highlights a dispute between Reform UK's Robert Jenrick and the Home Office regarding the security provisions for Nigel Farage.
Why it matters
This event underscores growing concerns about political violence and the safety of public figures in the UK, potentially leading to significant policy changes in parliamentary security and impacting political discourse.
Image source, Getty Images By James Gregory Political reporter Published 25 minutes ago A serious review of MPs' security is needed following the death of Ann Widdecombe, Andy Burnham has said.
The former Greater Manchester mayor, who is expected to become prime minister next Monday, said politics had "darkened" in the decade he had been away from Westminster.
He said he was "shocked to see how much security now has to be in place", but added that it may need to be increased further still.
The killing of Widdecombe - a Reform UK spokeswoman and former Conservative MP - is now being investigated by counter-terrorism police, and has prompted renewed debate over the security offered to politicians.
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