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Kim Leadbeater MP says she ‘never’ holds open surgeries after sister’s murder

MPs Jo Cox and Sir David Amess were killed while arriving at or holding constituency surgeries.

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023

MP's demand Liz Truss 'apologises to Leeds' for her comments on city as she resigns as PM

One MP said the government's stance was 'unforgiveable'

Leeds Live · Oct 20, 2022

Pub owner ‘would have to charge £16 a pint’ to cover soaring energy bills

Stephen Hey says small local pubs across the country will be forced to close

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022

My sister was killed for being an MP – still, violent threats are seen as ‘going with the job’

Now an MP myself, I see politicians and their staff who every day are subjected to an avalanche of hatred and intimidation, says Kim Leadbeater, MP for Batley and Spen

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2022

GMB's Susanna Reid forced to step in as Richard Madeley makes blunder live on air

Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid was forced to step in on the ITV show today as Richard Madeley made a blunder live on air. The pair presented the show together on Monday morning

Daily Mirror · May 23, 2022

MPs reveal harrowing stories of abuse, harassment and death and sex abuse threats

Dozens of MPs have shared horrifying stories of abuse, harassment and threats in the heart of Westminster with one MP saying she was in fear of what would happen to her children if she were killed in a new bombshell documentary

Daily Mirror · May 22, 2022

Democracy is in danger because of threats to MPs, warns sister of murdered Jo Cox

After the murders of Jo Cox and Sir David Amess, Jo's sister Kim Leadbeater joins forces with dozens of fellow MPs to highlight the abuse, deaths threats and intimidation they still face

Daily Mirror · May 21, 2022

Labour heavyweight Wes Streeting denies plan to succeed Starmer

A fundraising event held for the shadow minister sparks rumours that he is readying himself to replace Keir Starmer if he resigns over Beergate

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2022

Tuesday briefing: What the Angela Rayner story tells us about misogyny in Westminster

In today’s newsletter: Archie Bland and Nimo Omer speak to MPs and peers about the toxic environment for women in parliament

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2022

MPs’ safety fears remain six months after David Amess murder

MPs say security situation remains precarious, with safety kit requested a year ago yet to be installed

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2022