Security for high-profile public figures to be reviewed after Ann Widdecombe’s murder

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The UK government will urgently review security arrangements for high-profile public figures after the killing of Ann Widdecombe. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said police support will also be offered to former MPs, party leaders, peers, and other political figures.

Home secretary vows to defend against ‘threats from without and within that target our democracy’ Security arrangements for high-profile public figures including politicians and members of the royal family are to be urgently reviewed in the wake of the killing of Ann Widdecombe, Shabana Mahmood said on Monday. The home secretary said former MPs, party leaders who are not MPs, peers, former members of devolved parliaments and party spokespeople will also be offered police support. Continue reading...