Security for all MPs

I presume the police have found some evidence of his motive towards Farage in their searches of his computer. fancythat. It seems unlikely that it was purely a burglary, unless he had something specific in mind to steal, but it’s probably more likely that he intended to harm him?

fancythat

The above is not very clear.
If someone does not understand what I have written I will try and help.

Basically speaking, do we think that all MPs should have the same level of security?

fwiw, I dont know how it all works at the moment.

I think they deserve to be safe, but so are others, e.g. teachers who are increasingly under attack by students and parents, hospital staff who are at risk from patients or prison staff and police, who are by the nature of their jobs, at risk from anyone with a grudge.
What sort of security would you propose fancythat?

Cossy

I think all MPs should (& indeed do) get a very similar level of security.

Perhaps all party leaders and ministers should have further heightened levels.

I find it completely abhorrent, however outspoken an MP might be, and however much I disagree with their politics and dislike the people, that -anyone should be subjected to threats of any kind.

Me too, and that includes Nigel Farage , Rupert Lowe and Zack Polanski.
I don’t like them but all MP’s and in particular the leaders of political parties need good security around them.

I agree Cossy, heightened security needed for all party leaders and minsters.

From Ricjard Tice. Today I think.

"A number of meetings have taken place with a number of people at a high level of Reform,' he told Radio 4's Today programme. 'Obviously things are kept under close and constant review with regards to the information and intel I now get on threats towards myself and others. It is a very significant shift in the approach taken by the authorities and we appreciate that.'

Mr Tice said that he was 'grateful' for Ms Mahmood's remarks and that she was 'right that it is an attack on anybody who goes into the world of politics'.

And he revealed how his own life had 'changed', including a security threat against him which happened near Parliament causing an immediate police response.

'It has had an impact. I now have security arrangements and one is constantly thinking when you are in any building 'do we know the back exit? Do we know the front exit?'. Those are the sorts of consequences you see on TV in films but it has actually become a reality.

'Those are some of the thoughts when one goes to events in the public arena and gives speeches and things – it changes things and that's just a consequence of the world we live in.'

He warned that the climate of abuse and threat against MPs was now deterring people from taking a role in public life and making democracy less accessible.

'I know from just talking to various other MPs that female MPs receive the most horrific torrent of abuse and misogynistic attacks.

'Not only is it wrong and horrendous in itself but of course the broader picture in politics and public life is that it acts as a deterrent to other good people who are thinking about making a difference in whatever walk of public life and are then taking a step back and are thinking "is that really what I want for my family?" That hits us all.'

He also said practical protection measures like the 'additional pretty large fences erected outside' Parliament were an 'unfortunate consequence' of the increased security threat against MPs."

BBC Sport and Manchester City presenter Natalie Pike has spoken out publicly about her eight-month stalking ordeal.
Seems everyone will need security protection.

Yes.

Threats seem to have ramped up.

Sorry. Read that wrong. I thought she was a current MP.

But I take your point.