After Ann Widdecombe was murdered in her home on Wednesday, do you think the Government does enough to keep public figures safe? Have your say in the Morning Mail poll.

In a polarised world where casual death threats are doled out like confetti, Anne Widdecombe’s alleged murder may trigger a fresh examination of politicians’ security.

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

The murder of Ann Widdecombe is now being treated as a suspected politically motivated terrorist attack after counter-terrorism officers took over the investigation.

After Ann Widdecombe was murdered in her home on Wednesday, do you think the Government does enough to keep public figures safe? Have your say in the Morning Mail poll.

Former politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in a targeted attack at her home. A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and terror crimes. Counterterror police are…

In the News podcast: High-profile UK politician (78) killed in her own home

Reform says its MPs are particularly at risk, pointing to 1,577 recorded threats against leader Nigel Farage since February

Dehumanising politicians is the first step towards justifying their elimination. It matters more than ever to keep putting the person back into the picture, says Guardian…

Police are still investigating the motive for the murder of former Reform UK politician and TV personality