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The label ‘Islamist’ is being used to stir up anti-Muslim feeling for political ends, says Archie Bland, Guardian First Edition newsletter editor

Labour shadow minister has extra security arrangements in place and says that is a ‘very typical experience’ for MPs

Bemusement and anger swept the UK as MPs accused each other of bad faith and bias instead of calling for decisive action on the Israel-Hamas war

Politicians from Conservative and Labour parties get close protection and chauffeur-driven vehicles

In the wake of the chaos of the Gaza debate, prominent Conservatives are trying to exploit fears of extremism for their own ends

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Letters: Joyce Quin says Sir Lindsay Hoyle was right to allow a range of views on a difficult issue, while Lyn A Dade calls the debate a tawdry farce that makes no difference to the suffering in Gaza. Plus letters from Helen Beioley, Robert Dyson, Mark Gooding, Bill Kirton and…

Labour politicians tell of taking extra precautions while support staff say row about speaker has increased risk

When MPs are intimidated and precedent binned, let’s not pretend there’s any justification, says the Guardian columnist Marina Hyde