UK's PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham calls for serious review of lawmakers' security
The incoming prime minister said the killing has exposed growing threats to politicians and could require stronger protection for all MPs.
- Counter-Terrorism police are investigating the death of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, 78, as a "targeted attack" after she was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, last Thursday. A 28-year-old man remains in custody on suspicion of murder and terrorism offenses.
- Widdecombe's death follows the murders of Conservative MP Sir David Amess in 2021 and Labour MP Jo Cox in 2016, placing renewed focus on the safety of British politicians in an increasingly volatile environment.
- Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for a "serious review" of security for members of parliament on Tuesday, stating that "politics has darkened" in the decade since he was last in Westminster.
- Reform's Robert Jenrick accused the government of a "dereliction of duty" regarding party leader Nigel Farage's security, though the Home Office called the claims "categorically untrue" and denied ministerial involvement.
- Scottish police are investigating reports of an online post celebrating Widdecombe's death, allegedly made by a University of Aberdeen employee, as authorities continue to address the toxicity surrounding political debate.
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Starmer says more needs to be done to defend democracy after Widdecombe murder
Sir Keir Starmer said officials across government had been asked to work on the issue.
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham Calls for "Serious Review" After Ann Widdecombe Murder
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for a “serious review” of security for Members of Parliament following the targeted murder of veteran pro-life advocate and Reform UK figure Ann Widdecombe. Widdecombe, 78, a former Conservative MP for Maidstone and MEP, was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor, Devon, earlier this week. Police […] The post Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham Calls for “Serious Review” After Ann Widdecombe Mur…
Reform calls for ‘full security’ for lawmakers after Widdecombe’s murder
Britain's populist Reform UK called on Wednesday for all lawmakers to be given "full security" if they want it after the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a prominent member of the party led by veteran Brexit campaigner, Nigel Farage. At a news conference, Zia Yusuf, Reform's home affairs policy chief, accused…
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