Newscast - Panic alarms and bodyguards: How unsafe are MPs?
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Today, we look at the government announcement of £31m for MPs’ security with politicians from both sides of the house.
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater speaks to Adam about the threats she faces, how she deals with them, and what’s changed in the years since the murder of her sister Jo Cox in 2016.
Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood joins Adam and Chris to give his view on the new security measures, following protestors recently targeting his family home.
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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Sam McLaren and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
Published on Wednesday, 28th February 2024.
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