Intimidation of MPs worsening, says ex-MI5 chief Lord Evans
Intimidation and abuse of MPs and other people in public office has become worse in the current political climate, a former head of MI5 has said.
Lord Evans, director general of MI5 between 2007 and 2013, said the threat came from across the political spectrum and has deteriorated since his committee published aHe said:"Although there are strong political feelings... it should not and cannot be allowed to spill over into abuse and intimidation."Lord Evans said he was concerned about damaging impact on public debate
Lord Evans suggested the levels of intimidation were having a damaging impact on public debate and represented an attack on parliamentary democracy. Deputy Speaker Lindsay Hoyle has written to all MPs ahead of potentially crunch Brexit votes next week, saying police forces have been told to be aware of tensions both at Westminster and locally.
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