Threats against female MPs having ‘chilling effect’ on women in public life, minister says

Security Minister Dan Jarvis stated that threats against female MPs are discouraging women from entering public life. He cited an unprecedented volume of threats against elected officials, including online abuse and physical acts, with women and ethnic minorities experiencing the highest levels. In response, the government announced new security measures, including a threat assessment center for councillors and candidates, and the extension of a protective scheme to Welsh and Scottish representatives. These announcements follow incidents experienced by MPs, including death threats and targeting at public events. The measures are part of the government's Defending Democracy taskforce, aiming to protect elected officials and maintain participation in public office.

Explore how the topics in this article connect to other news stories

Discover articles with similar content using semantic similarity analysis.