Shabana Mahmood: “Iran and Russia are using proxies and thugs to do their dirty work on our shores.”

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

I will not hesitate to impose further measures on other countries refusing to cooperate.

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

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.