Urgent need for more security after physical attacks and abuse, say MPs’ staff

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Key context: <p>Exclusive: Westminster survey finds one in two staffers experiencing clinical levels of psychological distress</p><p>Staff employed by MPs are calling for urgently tightened security after reports of some being physically attacked and hundreds receiving threatening calls and messages.</p><p>A survey of more than 500 MPs’ staff members found that 78% had received threatening communication and nearly one in three fear for their own safety or that of colleagues.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/24/urgent-need-for-more-security-after-physical-attacks-and-abuse-say-mps-staff">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.