Shabana Mahmood: “Those who enter public life do so to serve. Robust debate and criticism are part of the job. Threats, abuse and violence…”

I can therefore announce today that I will expand, with immediate effect, police support to political figures who are not currently members of parliament.

Today I also announce an independent root-and-branch review of the protective security provided by the state to those in public life.

Eritrea has had every chance to accept the return of criminals and those with no right to be in the UK. Unlike other countries, it has refused.

Robust debate and criticism are part of this job - threats, abuse and violence are not.