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Security or Sentiment for Politicians | UK News
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The murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe has reignited debate over politician security, with allies demanding taxpayer-funded guards and MI5 advising safe rooms for high-profile figures. But Boris Johnson challenges the need for blanket protection, calling it costly and ineffective, instead urging MPs to handle hostility with resilience — citing Chancellor Rachel Reeves as a model for standing firm against hecklers. The conversation remains divided: more security or better public relations?
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