Shabana Mahmood: “In a more dangerous world, we are faced by threats from without and within that target our democracy and our way of…”

My message to the Eritrean government is simple: take back your nationals or face a complete ban on your citizens entering the UK.

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

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

We owe it to them and to everyone who believes in a fair and open country to ensure that those who serve at all levels receive the protection they deserve.