New funding to help protect MPs from threats

MPs facing threats to their safety will get extra security, as part of a £31m package to help protect the UK’s democratic processes from disruption, the government has announced. Measures could include the provision of bodyguards for MPs most at risk. The funding will also be used for additional police patrols in response to increased community tensions. Home Secretary James Cleverly said no MP should have to accept threats or harassment as “part of the job”