Lindsay Hoyle responds to Zia Yusuf claims over MPs security after death of Ann Widdecombe

Lindsay Hoyle responds to Zia Yusuf claims over MPs security after death of Ann Widdecombe

Speaking in Parliament after the death of Ann Widdecombe, the Commons Speaker said MPs’ concerns were always ‘passed on to the security people to deal with’

13 Jul, 22:07

Reform UK row erupts over MP safety after death of Ann Widdecombe

In the wake of Ann Widdecombe’s murder, members of Reform UK have called out the house of commons speaker Lindsay Hoyle suggesting that Reform UK MPs do not get enough security support. Spokespeople like Zia Yusuf and Richard Tice have pitched this as the “establishment” vs Reform UK argument, just as Nigel Farage did when he resigned as MP for Clacton. Pippa Crerar has been speaking to people in Lindsay Hoyle’s team…

13 Jul, 19:40

Reform UK MPs 'given 24-hour security' after Ann Widdecombe's death

Ann Widdecombe, a former Tory minister and later Reform spokesperson, was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor at around 11.40am on Thursday after sustaining serious injuries

11 Jul, 23:48

Reform MPs given 24-hour protection following Ann Widdecombe’s death

The security is being paid for by the party and was offered for fear of similar attacks.

11 Jul, 22:46