About this episode

The episode discusses the criticism from Reform UK regarding MPs' safety following the murder of Ann Widdecombe.

After Ann Widdecombe’s murder, Reform UK has criticised the Commons speaker, Lindsay Hoyle and suggested its MPs are not given enough security. Pippa Crerar tells Kiran Stacey what Hoyle’s team have been telling her. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

People in this episode

Host: Kiran Stacey

Guest: Pippa Crerar

Topics covered

• MPs' safety
• political criticism
• security measures
• Reform UK
• Commons speaker

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Reform UK, The Guardian

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