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Mahmood orders urgent security review after killing of Ann Widdecombe
UK NewsPolitics•October 12, 2026 at 7:20 PMNational

Mahmood orders urgent security review after killing of Ann Widdecombe

By Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor•The Guardian - UK News

Home secretary also expands police support ‘with immediate effect’ for high-profile public figures not currently MPsSecurity arrangements for high-profile public figures including politicians and members of the royal family are to be urgently reviewed after the killing of Ann Widdecombe, the home secretary has said.Shabana Mahmood 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...

Home secretary also expands police support ‘with immediate effect’ for high-profile public figures not currently MPs

Security arrangements for high-profile public figures including politicians and members of the royal family are to be urgently reviewed after the killing of Ann Widdecombe, the home secretary has said.

Shabana Mahmood said former MPs, party leaders who are not MPs, peers, former members of devolved parliaments and party spokespeople will also be offered police support.

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