Security for high-profile public figures to be reviewed after Ann Widdecombe’s murder
Home secretary vows to defend against ‘threats from without and within that target our democracy’ Security arrangements for high-profile public figures…
The Guardian reports: 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.
This politics story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Ann Widdecombe, MPs and Security.
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- Ann Widdecombe, MPs, Security, Shabana Mahmood
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