Rishi Sunak and Angela Rayner Address Rising Intimidation Against MPs

Following recent threats and a firebombing incident, the UK Prime Minister and Labour's deputy leader call for action against the abuse targeting politicians.

• Rishi Sunak vows to tackle the intimidation faced by MPs, highlighting the recent decision of Tory MP Mike Freer to not contest the next election due to death threats and a firebomb attack on his office.
• Angela Rayner, Labour's deputy leader, reveals she has altered her daily life, avoiding social outings due to safety concerns after being targeted by protesters.
• The issue of MP safety is underscored by the murders of Jo Cox and Sir David Amess, raising concerns about the impact of constant threats on democracy.
• Sunak emphasizes the need to address not only the intimidation but also the attitudes fueling such threats, as political figures call for a safer environment for public service.
• Both Sunak and Rayner stress the importance of robust debate in democracy but condemn the crossing of lines into abuse and intimidation.

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