Home Office Announces Extra £31 Million for MPs’ Security

Published on February 28, 2024

The government has announced a £31 million package to fund extra security for members of Parliament, including a dedicated police contact for safety issues involving elected politicians. The decision comes amid heightened security concerns after the police warned Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood to stay away from his home when pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside it earlier this month. Developments in the House of Commons also served as a trigger, after Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle made an unprecedented decision on the voting order related to a ceasefire in Gaza, out of concern for MPs’ safety. The extra funding announcement, made by Home Secretary James Cleverly, covers a dedicated police contact for lawmakers, private security guards, and advice on cyber security for local politicians....

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