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PM Burnham Orders Security Review After Widdecombe Murder

7/24/2026

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham will announce a security review after the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.
A survey of 500+ parliamentary staff found 78% had received threatening calls or messages and 30% fear for safety, up from 18.7% five years earlier.
The Commons may grant security powers if MPs or managers fail to comply.

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham will announce a security review after the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.
A survey of 500+ parliamentary staff found 78% had received threatening calls or messages and 30% fear for safety, up from 18.7% five years earlier.
The Commons may grant security powers if MPs or managers fail to comply.