A Westminster survey of MPs’ staff reports widespread personal security concerns, with staff calling for tightened security measures after incidents including physical attacks and threatening communications. The survey, involving more than 500 MPs’ staff members, finds that 78% report receiving threatening calls, messages, or other threatening communications. Nearly one in three respondents say they fear for their own safety or the safety of colleagues. The reports described include physical attacks against some staff members, alongside the threat of abuse delivered through communications. MPs’ staff say the situation creates an urgent need for enhanced protections, citing both direct physical incidents and the frequency of threatening contact. The findings indicate that the scale of threats is substantial and not limited to isolated cases. The survey’s results are being used to argue for immediate action on security arrangements for staff working in and around Parliament.
MPs’ staff report threats and attacks, urging tighter security at Westminster
A Westminster survey of MPs’ staff reports widespread personal security concerns, with staff calling for tightened security measures after incidents including physical attacks and threatening communic...
- A survey of more than 500 MPs’ staff members is reported by multiple outlets.
- 78% of respondents report receiving threatening communications such as calls or messages.
- Nearly one in three respondents say they fear for their own safety or colleagues’ safety.
- Some staff report being physically attacked, alongside reports of threatening abuse.
- The staff are calling for urgent, tightened security measures at Westminster.
Exclusive: Westminster survey finds one in two staffers experiencing clinical levels of psychological distressStaff employed by MPs are calling for urgently tightened security after reports of some being physically attacked and hundreds receiving threatening calls and messages.A survey of more than 500 MPs’ staff members found that 78% had received threatening communication and nearly one in three fear for their own safety or that of colleagues. Continue reading...
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