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Security Minister Addresses Surge in Threats Against MPs

4/3/2026

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In April 2026, Security Minister Dan Jarvis highlighted an unprecedented rise in threats against elected officials.
He appointed Balmer as the national police lead for defending democracy.
Between 2019 and 2025, MPs reported 4,064 crimes to the Metropolitan Police's Parliamentary Liaison Team.
In 2025, 976 offences were recorded, most of which involved malicious communications, including 50 death threats.
Assaults fluctuated, with 14 incidents in 2024 and three in 2025.

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Story summary

In April 2026, Security Minister Dan Jarvis highlighted an unprecedented rise in threats against elected officials.
He appointed Balmer as the national police lead for defending democracy.
Between 2019 and 2025, MPs reported 4,064 crimes to the Metropolitan Police's Parliamentary Liaison Team.
In 2025, 976 offences were recorded, most of which involved malicious communications, including 50 death threats.
Assaults fluctuated, with 14 incidents in 2024 and three in 2025.