MPs told to build safe rooms at home by MI5 following Widdecombe death

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19 Jul 2026 • 9:08 PM MYT
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MPs told to build safe rooms at home by MI5 following Widdecombe death

  • The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), an arm of MI5, has issued updated guidance advising vulnerable MPs and public figures to establish "safer areas" within their homes.
  • This advice, which includes recommendations for features like fog machines and bulletproof walls, aims to provide shelter during attacks from "hostile actors".
  • The guidance emerged amid growing concerns for politician safety, following the death of Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at her Devon home earlier this month.
  • Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether the suspect arrested in connection with Ms Widdecombe's killing was motivated by left-wing extremism and planned further violence.
  • The incident has reignited debate over the level of protection offered to politicians, with figures like Nigel Farage reportedly declining security packages deemed inadequate.

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