The recent attempted assassination of Trump calls for the safety and security of the MPs to be re-evaluated.
Trump Was a Target
On the 13th of July, Donald Trump was addressing a crowd in Butler, Pennsylvania, when shots were fired into the crowd.
Secret Service Acted Quick
Trump was lucky to escape with a minor injury to the ear after being ushered off stage by the Secret Service.
Attempted Assassination to Reshape Elections
Despite this shocking event in the USA, its ramifications have been felt worldwide and will reshape the election process.
Security of MPs to Be Addressed
The Commons speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, recently expressed his concerns about the safety of the MPs and their respective staff.
UK Elections Were Heated
After a contentious UK general election campaign left Hoyle feeling uneasy, he spoke out, indicating that the security of the MPs keeps him up at night.
Reports of Intimidation Filed
During the elections, several politicians reported incidents of intimidation. The security wasn’t up to scratch, making everyone vulnerable.
Security Summit Arranged
Following the incident, former MP Harriet Harman strongly urged Sir Lindsay Hoyle to convene a special summit on MPs’ safety, highlighting the need for immediate action.
Secret Services Fails at Protection
The incident shocked all, knowing that even the USA’s finest Secret Service were not able to fully protect both the former president and the crowd from a gunman.
Security Blunders Raise Questions
Trump was taken into safety, but this raises many questions regarding the safety of those in high power and the backbenchers.
24/7 Protection Allocated
The UK’s prime minister and top politicians, including key cabinet ministers, have 24/7 security protection.
The Less Prominent at Risk
However, the less prominent politicians and backbenchers do not have such round-the-clock protection, noting the death of Joe Cox, who was a backbencher.
Political Violence Is Not to Be Tolerated
Leader of the House of Commons Lucy Powell spoke to Times Radio, expressing her well wishes to President Trump and all Americans during this challenging time. She went on to explain that she condemns any political violence of this nature.
Issues of Late
Powell explained that they have seen more incidents of political intimidation and harassment in the UK recently.
All for Democracy
These incidents challenge democracy and democratic institutions, as well as the careful consideration of how information is shared and believed, as it can be dehumanising.
Security Is a Top Tier Priority
Powell made it known that the security of the MPs is an absolute priority, and they have increased security measures that need to be adhered to.
Democracy Under Attack
MP Chris Philp was appalled by the situation in the USA and stipulated that the attack on Trump wasn’t an attack on just him but an attack on democracy as a whole.
Starmer in the Right Direction
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been commended for his new approach and tone in governing the country, regardless of who was voted for.
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