- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has launched an urgent independent review into protective security for high-profile public figures, led by former national security adviser Sir Stephen Lovegrove.
- The review follows the murder of former minister and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe in July.
- Police support is being expanded with immediate effect to include non-MP party leaders, peers, former MPs, and political spokespeople.
- The measures come after suspect Joshua Kerry was accused of terrorism offences targeting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and researching other prominent politicians.
- Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle criticised authorities for failing to inform him which MPs were included on the suspect's alleged target list.
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