Prime Minister Plans Security Review After Lawmaker's Murder; Survey Shows Half of Parliament Staff Struggling Mentally

After former minister Ann Widdecombe was murdered in July 2026, Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans a security review for lawmakers. Joshua Kerry, 28, is charged. A survey of over 500 parliament workers found half showing serious mental distress and 78% had received threats — both the highest levels since the survey started in 2021.