Reform’s Treasury spokesperson said talks over party leader’s protection only happening ‘as a result’ of Ann Widdecombe’s death

Fears over personal protection for Reform’s eight MPs and other senior figures in the party have been heightened by the murder of Ann Widdecombe in her home in Devon

Leading figures in Nigel Farage's party have spoken out in the wake of the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe to complain about the level of security given to them.

Home secretary insists all MPs treated equally but that security of former MPs and non-Westminster politicians is a concern

Reform UK decided to continue providing its own protection for Nigel Farage, rather than ‘gamble with his life’, a spokesperson said

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Reform’s Treasury spokesperson said talks over party leader’s protection only happening ‘as a result’ of Ann Widdecombe’s death

The head of Reform UK refused the security, which was a similar level to that received by the leader of the opposition, because he considered it inadequate

Mr Jenrick lashed out amid a row over the protection afforded to Mr Farage in the wake of the murder of Ann Widdecombe.

Reform leader organises private security detail and says government offer is inadequate, writes Sean O’Grady