Shabana Mahmood: “It has been settled government policy since last summer, in fact, that the qualifying period will rise from five years…”

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.

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

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

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