Shabana Mahmood: “Asylum support is a right, but it is also a responsibility.”

In a more dangerous world, we are faced by threats from without and within that target our democracy and our way of 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.

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

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.