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Robert Jenrick: It shouldn't have taken the death of Ann Widdecombe for Nigel Farage to be given a meeting with the relevant Home Office…

On the recordJuly 14, 2026
It shouldn't have taken the death of Ann Widdecombe for Nigel Farage to be given a meeting with the relevant Home Office committee - that really is a dereliction of duty, and it's ultimately the home secretary who makes that decision.
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Robert Jenrick
Reform UK
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bbc.co.uk

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing government response to security for Farage.

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