Andy Burnham issues statement on Ann Widdecombe murder calling for 'serious review'

NewsGreater Manchester NewsPoliticsA murder probe is ongoing into Ann Widdecombe's death07:17, 15 Jul 2026Andy Burnham said a 'serious review' was needed into MPs' security following the suspected murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. The incoming prime minister said politics has “darkened” in the near decade since he was last in Westminster and protections may need to be “increased further.”‌Asked why he thought frontline politics had become so dangerous for serving and former politicians, the recently elected Makerfield MP told reporters outside the Commons: “I notice quite a lot of change in the building behind me 10 years away, no more so than on the question of security.‌“Actually, I was quite shocked to see how much security now has to be in place, and even so, it may need to be increa