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The home secretary has said the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe raises “questions about the security of those in public life”.

A 28-year-old man who was already being held in connection with her alleged murder has been re-arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. Other MPs called for better protection – and a clampdown on social media platforms which display hateful and violent posts about politicians.

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