Security for at-risk MPs

That this House recognises the increasing number of serious threats, intimidation and abuse directed towards Members of Parliament in the course of carrying out their public duties; notes that credible threats against elected representatives undermine democratic participation and the ability of Members to represent their constituents without fear; believes that every Member of Parliament, irrespective of political party or viewpoint, who is assessed as facing a credible threat to their safety should have access to appropriate state-funded security measures proportionate to the level of risk; further recognises the importance of maintaining democratic engagement between Members and the public while ensuring adequate protection for those at risk; calls on the Home Office, working alongside the Parliamentary Security services, the Metropolitan Police and other relevant local policing bodies, to undertake an urgent review of the current security arrangements available to Members of Parliament from all political parties; and further calls on the Government to ensure that sufficient resources are made available to protect all elected representatives who face serious and credible threats as a result of their role in public life.