Overview

• Mike Freer, Conservative MP for Finchley and Golders Green, announces resignation due to safety concerns after a series of threats and an arson attack on his office.
• Freer's decision highlights the increasing safety risks for MPs, especially those with pro-Israel views, amid rising antisemitism.
• The government faces calls to enhance security for MPs as Freer's case underscores the threats to British democracy from extremist groups.
• Freer narrowly avoided an attack by Ali Harbi Ali, who later murdered MP Sir David Amess, revealing the close calls faced by politicians.
• The resignation prompts discussions on the impact of social media in fueling hate and threats against public figures, urging action from platforms.