Urgent need for more security after physical attacks and abuse, say MPs’ staff

Police guard the entrance to Downing Street. Andy Burnham is reportedly planning to launch a review of MPs’ security provision. Photograph: Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images

Staff employed by MPs are calling for urgently tightened security after reports of some being physically attacked and hundreds receiving threatening calls and messages.

A survey of more than 500 MPs’ staff members found that 78% had received threatening communication and nearly one in three fear for their own safety or that of colleagues.