Boris Johnson argues against a proposal to ramp up security for Members of Parliament, saying the measure would be “expensive and pointless.” The claim is framed in the context of a push associated with Reform UK, according to the reports. The discussions follow the death of Ms Widdecombe, who is reported to have been found at her home on Dartmoor earlier this month. The articles describe Johnson’s position that the proposed security changes would not deliver meaningful benefit relative to their cost. Other details about the specific security plan, its scope, or the government’s response are not provided in the excerpts. The reporting focuses on Johnson’s criticism and the link made by proponents between the Widdecombe death and the need for additional security measures for MPs. Overall, the accounts present a disagreement between Johnson’s view and the rationale offered by the group backing the idea, centering on the balance between expense and perceived effectiveness.