General Election 2024 London seats: Who is my MP in…Finchley and Golders Green? Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2024
Mike Freer MP re-opens office after arson attack but says safety is 'constant worry' The Tory MP for Finchley and Golders Green said he had made changes to his own security following the attack Evening Standard · May 16, 2024
‘We need to talk about choice’: woman who ended life at Dignitas urges change to UK law On the eve of her death in Switzerland Paola Marra told the Guardian about her journey and her wish that she could have died at home The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024
Man who threatened MP Mike Freer with chilling 'I'm coming for you' phone call spared jail A man who made menacing phone calls to the office of north London MP Mike Freer and issued the chilling threat “I’m coming for you” has been spared jail. Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2024
Single Justice Procedure: Magistrates can intervene in controversial criminal cases, says minister Single Justice Procedure cases have been under the spotlight after a slew of harsh convictions were uncovered Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2024
Sunak demands ban on protests at MPs’ homes and crackdown on ‘mob rule’ Ministers and senior police sign ‘democratic policing protocol’ to control protests outside parliament, town halls and parties’ offices The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024
British Government Increases Security Measures Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict British government enhances security for lawmakers amid threats and intimidation related to Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing the need to safeguard democr... Top News · Feb 28, 2024
Man charged after London MP Mike Freer reported ‘abusive and threatening’ phone call James Phillips, 46, has been charged with after Conservative MP Mike Freer reported receiving an abusive and threatening phone call. Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2024
Man arrested on suspicion of malicious communication targeting London MP Mike Freer Met Police officers detained the man in connection with threatening behaviour towards Mr Freer Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2024
Labour candidate in Finchley and Golders Green urges new offence to protect MPs as Mike Freer quits Sarah Sackman expresses shock after Mr Freer cited death threats for not standing again Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2024
The Guardian view on threats to MPs: Mike Freer’s experience should serve as a warning Editorial: When politicians live in fear of being physically attacked, democracy suffers The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024
Labour's Angela Rayner 'doesn't go out' after 'scary' confrontation with protesters The Labour deputy leader opened up about the abuse politicians face Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2024
‘Dark day for politics’: MP Mike Freer’s constituents’ shock at decision to quit Justice minister Mike Freer is stepping down as MP for Finchley and Golders Green after death threats, abuse and intimidation 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 · Feb 1, 2024
Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2024 OPINION - The Standard View: There is no room for violence and threats in our politics It would be to overlook the tragic murders of outstanding public servants such as Sir David Amess MP and Jo Cox MP, or the stabbing of Stephen Timms MP, to suggest that Britain has been free of political violence in recent years.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024 Mike Freer on quitting as MP: I narrowly avoided David Amess killer Justice minister explains to BBC why he is standing down from London seat at next election over safety fears
Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2024 Mike Freer quits: Rishi Sunak 'extremely saddened' and blasts 'vitriolic hatred' targeted at London MP Conservative says he's been targeted several times since being elected for Finchley and Golders Green
The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2024 Two charged with arson over fire at Tory MP Mike Freer’s north London office Paul Harwood, 42, and Zara Kasory, 32, charged with arson with intent over fire in shed at constituency office in Finchley, say police
Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2024 Two charged with arson over fire at London MP Mike Freer’s constituency office Paul Harwood, 42, and Zara Kasory, 32, were also charged in relation to a blaze at a restaurant
Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2024 Man and woman charged over 'arson attack' at London MP Mike Freer's North Finchley office Paul Harwood, 42, and Zara Kasory, 32, were also charged in relation to a blaze at a restaurant
The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024 Two charged with arson over fire at Tory MP’s office on Christmas Eve Pair also charged over separate fire at restaurant on same night
Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2023 MP Mike Freer says he fears for his life after office targeted in suspected arson attack The north London MP said his pro-Israel views have led him 'to become a target'
The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2023 Police investigating suspected arson attack at Tory MP’s office on Christmas Eve Officers called to north London constituency office in Finchley, north London on Christmas Eve
Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2023 Police investigation launched after Margaret Thatcher's old HQ hit by suspected arson attack The building currently serves as the constituency office of Tory MP Mike Freer
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023 Conservative debates on LGBTQ+ rights ‘toxic’, says Tory MP Former equalities minister hopes rights will become uncontentious in interview for 10th anniversary of equal marriage