Women in politics ‘experience challenges’ in security, Jenny Gilruth says

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth has said women politicians can ‘experience challenges that others might not’ in relation to their security. (Jane Barlow/PA) -

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has said she is “very aware” of security, with Jenny Gilruth adding that women in politics can “experience challenges that others might not”.

While she stressed she could not comment on the death of former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe – who later joined Reform UK – Ms Gilruth said that politicians were often “on the front line”.