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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Peter Walker and Pippa Crerar

Mahmood offers Farage security meeting after Ann Widdecombe’s death

Shabana Mahmood stands at a dispatch box in a wood-paneled chamber wearing a black suit and glasses
Shabana Mahmood addressing MPs after the death of the Reform spokesperson and former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe. Photograph: House of Commons

Shabana Mahmood has offered Nigel Farage a personal meeting with the Home Office unit that works on security for high-profile politicians, insisting all MPs are treated equally in how they are offered protection.

Addressing the Commons after the death of Ann Widdecombe, the Reform spokesperson whose body was found with serious injuries by the ambulance service at her home in Devon, the home secretary said the incident raised questions about the security of former MPs and politicians from smaller parties, including those not in parliament.

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