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Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has ordered an urgent independent review of the protective security the state provides to people in public life, and expanded police support with immediate effect to political figures who are not MPs, after the killing of Ann Widdecombe.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says there was "insufficient protection" for people in public life, and announces an urgent independent review of security for high-profile figures including politicians and royals.
Prosecutors allege the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe was politically and ideologically motivated, as Joshua Kerry, 28, faces a joined case over her death and a charge of preparing terrorist acts.
