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Who Protects Politicians Who Are Not MPs
Published 1 week, 5 days ago
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On October 12, 2026, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced in the House of Commons that political figures who are not currently MPs will now be given police support, plus an independent root-and-branch review of protective security for those in public life. Coverage will include former MPs, peers, and party spokespeople, with a named police officer and help with wider security measures. It will also include former devolved parliament members and party leaders who are not MPs.