Shabana Mahmood: “Britain has always offered sanctuary to those fleeing war and persecution.”

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

An attack on any individual in public life is an attack on every one of us, and it is an attack on democracy itself.

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

Those who enter public life do so to serve. Robust debate and criticism are part of the job. Threats, abuse and violence are not.