CANBERRA, Oct 27 (Bernama-Xinhua) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday that the government was reviewing additional security measures for politicians following an attack on independent MP Helen Haines, reported Xinhua. Albanese told a meeting of his governing Labour Party in Canberra that he had asked for a review of MPs’ security arrangements to be fast-tracked after Haines was critically injured in an incident earlier this month. He said MPs had proposed several options, including duress alarms or panic buttons to alert authorities in the event of an attack, and pledged a swift government response. “I know so […]

MELBOURNE, Australia - Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both legs after being struck twice by a vehicle in

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with preparing acts of terror including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, according to counter-terrorism police. The charge relates to activities alleged to have taken place between May 2024 and July 2026. Kerry was previously charged in July with the murder of 78-year-old Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman, who was found dead at her Devon home on July 9. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood expressed concern over the new charge, stating that an attack on anyone in politics is an attack on all. She emphasized the need to strengthen security for public figures, noting that the case raises serious questions about the security of those in public life. Reform UK responded by highlighting the need for Farage's £5m security funding, which he has previously stated was for personal security. Counter Terrorism Policing Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans described the investigation as 'hugely intensive and complex,' involving dedicated detectives, analysts, and forensic experts. Kerry is due to appear in court on Wednesday for the terror charge. Widdecombe, who served as a Conservative MP for 23 years and later became a Reform UK spokeswoman, was found with serious injuries at her home. The case has drawn significant attention, with Reform UK's statement linking the security concerns to Farage's previous claims about the £5m gift from a billionaire donor. The BBC contacted Reform UK for comment, and the party source reiterated the need for enhanced security measures for political figures. The case also involves a parliamentary standards watchdog probe into Farage's £5m gift, which he has defended as personal security funding. The Crown Prosecution Service's Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division confirmed they worked closely with police to bring the charge and will continue to collaborate as the investigation progresses. This case underscores the growing concerns about the safety of political figures and the need for robust security protocols in public life.

MI5 has issued a warning to U.K. politicians, identifying them as targets for espionage from China, Russia, and Iran, and outlining key national security risks.

The Metropolitan Police and Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London have reopened an investigation into a 2025 firebombing incident at Nigel Farage's home following the murder of Ann Widdecombe. The attack, described as an 'attempted burglary' with an incendiary device left in his letterbox, was initially closed due to lack of evidence. CTP London now admits a 'very serious policing error' occurred when they failed to pursue a relevant line of inquiry linked to the case. This prompted an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) into the conduct of a CTP staff member. Reform UK leader Farage expressed horror at the probe, highlighting concerns about police negligence towards threats against political figures. The incident has intensified scrutiny over security measures for MPs following Widdecombe's murder, with calls for improved protection amid fears of similar attacks. The reopened case underscores systemic issues in how such incidents are handled by law enforcement.

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Members of Congress will attend emergency briefings this week after the murder of a Minnesota state lawmaker brought renewed fears — and stoked existing partisan tensions — over the security of federal lawmakers when in Washington and at home.

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