Overview

• A survey in the report found that 96% of MPs and 69% of their staff experienced abuse in their roles.
• Nearly half of MPs said they had suffered anxiety or depression, over half reported feeling unsafe and many have hesitated to vote or considered quitting or not seeking re-election.
• The Conference declared current electoral law unfit for purpose and called for a full review of nomination rules and section 106 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 to tackle harassment, false statements and emerging AI-driven threats.
• Key recommendations include removing home addresses from nomination forms, introducing ID and address checks and establishing a cross-party code of conduct with the Electoral Commission.
• The report warns that further security measures could fundamentally change MPs’ public engagement and emphasizes better use of existing protections ahead of a second phase of the inquiry.