Cross-party body will seek to rebuild UK community cohesion after riots New commission led by Sajid Javid and John Denham aims to speak to millions following unrest over Southport attack The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2025
Election ‘difficult’ for some MPs as Lucy Powell expresses ‘abuse’ concerns A committee of MPs led by the Speaker has been established to examine threats against MPs and candidates. Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2024
Kim Leadbeater: ‘Proud Yorkshire woman’ determined to make a difference She has been the Labour MP for Spen Valley since 2021. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024
Kim Leadbeater: The reluctant MP determined to make a difference The sister of murdered Labour MP Jo Cox has represented Spen Valley since 2021 Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024
Esther Rantzen: Assisted dying Bill wonderful but law would be too late for me The ChildLine founder commended Kim Leadbeater for taking on the often divisive issue. The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024
Online misinformation fueled tensions over the stabbing attack in Britain that killed 3 children Within hours of a stabbing attack in northwest England that killed three young girls and wounded several more children, a false name of a supposed suspect was circulating on social media The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024
Former counter-terror chief accuses Farage of inciting Southport violence Neil Basu says Reform UK leader is ‘creating conspiracy theories’ by questioning whether truth is being ‘withheld’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024
Nigel Farage condemned for response to Southport stabbings as Reform MP accused of ‘inciting a riot’ The husband of murdered MP Jo Cox has accused the Reform leader of ‘peddling conspiracy theories’ over the tragedy that left three children dead The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024
Public widely condemns abuse of politicians – even those they strongly disagree with Shootings in America often prompt expressions of relief in the UK that a calmer and less violent society is in evidence. But few will have responded to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump with any complacency about the safety of politicians in Britain. The murders of two MPs, Jo Cox… The Conversation · Jul 30, 2024
UK parliament and Congress ‘to combine to combat threats to frontline politicians’ after Trump shooting Exclusive: Concerns have been raised about the safety of MPs and the threat of political violence in Britain The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2024
Concerns raised for MPs’ safety after Trump shooting The former US president was targeted as he spoke at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening. Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2024
‘No place in our societies’: UK political figures condemn Trump shooting Starmer phones ex-president, as Johnson, Farage and others express shock at Pennsylvania assassination attempt The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2024
What is Martyn's Law? Manchester Arena bombing victim's mum to walk to Downing Street Figen Murray tragically lost her son, Martyn Hett, when a terrorist detonated a suicide bomb after an Ariana Grande concert in 2017 Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2024
MPs’ staff suffer rising levels of psychological distress, survey finds Nearly half of workers experienced clinical stress, findings suggest, and many say Israel-Gaza war has added to fears The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2024 Ironies abound in Michael Gove’s definition of extremism Letters: Readers respond to the government’s proposed new definition of extremism and its implications
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2024 There is a far bigger threat to Britain than fringe extremists: Tory radicalisation If Michael Gove really wants to root out the forces threatening British society, perhaps his party should look in the mirror, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2024 Three Tory ex-home secretaries warn against politicising anti-extremism Exclusive: Intervention by Priti Patel, Sajid Javid and Amber Rudd comes just before Michael Gove is due to unveil official definition of extremism
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024 Look at the political hellscape of Sunak, Anderson, even Starmer and ask: are they making my life any better? When politicians compete in a race to the bottom, is it any wonder that the public are not far behind, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2024 Three female MPs given bodyguards after concerns over safety Politicians from Conservative and Labour parties get close protection and chauffeur-driven vehicles
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024 Not acceptable for protesters to target MPs in their homes, says Stella Creasy Labour MP says abuse and threats she has faced are indicative of serious problem that risks undermining democracy
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024 Harriet Harman urges party leaders to address MPs’ safety Labour MP says Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer must agree on ensuring election campaign is not marred by threats
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2024 Britons urged to use Holocaust Memorial Day as moment for community cohesion Three politicians from Muslim and Palestinian backgrounds say Gaza war should not be used to inflame tensions
International Business Times · Dec 3, 2023 Religious Leaders, Victims' Relatives Hold UK Vigil Over Israel-Hamas War A UK interfaith coalition comprising religious, political and civic leaders, as well as grieving relatives of some of those killed in the Israel-Hamas war, held a vigil Sunday in London.
Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2023 Downing Street vigil to be held for ‘all those suffering’ in Israeli-Palestinian conflict People will gather outside Downing Street at 3pm on Sunday to ‘speak out against both antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate’
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023 Vigil to be held for ‘all those suffering’ in Israeli-Palestinian conflict People will gather outside Downing Street at 3pm on Sunday to ‘speak out against both antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate’.