Politics · 20 July 2026

Boris Johnson calls more MP security expensive and pointless

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has dismissed calls to increase security for MPs, saying it would be "expensive and pointless". He believes it would be better to reduce public anger towards politicians instead. The debate over MP security comes after the murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe earlier this month, with Reform UK pushing for taxpayer-funded guards.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 July 2026 at 8:21

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