Overview

• Sunak warns of the UK descending into 'mob rule' and urges police to use existing powers to protect MPs.
• A new 'democratic policing protocol' aims to ensure protests at MPs' homes are treated as intimidatory and to provide more patrols in at-risk communities.
• The government announces a £31 million security package to enhance protection for MPs, including dedicated police contacts and private security guards.
• Critics argue the measures miss the root cause of the problem, suggesting a need to address why people feel emboldened to target MPs.
• Civil liberties groups express concern over potential restrictions on the right to protest, highlighting the importance of freedom of expression and assembly.