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Government expands police support to political figures who are not MPs

Government expands police support to political figures who are not MPs
BBC News Monday 12 October 2026, 17:24 UTC 1 min read
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Shabana Mahmood says there is "insufficient protection" for those who play a role in public life.

Shabana Mahmood says there is "insufficient protection" for those who play a role in public life.
Shabana Mahmood (PERSON)
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