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UK and US Legislators to Collaborate on Politician Security Post-Trump Assassination Attempt

Lawrence Ankutseby Lawrence Ankutse
July 14, 2024
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UK Moves Toward War-Fighting Readiness Amid Global Tensions

Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of House of Commons

In light of the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the UK Parliament, and the US Congress are poised to enhance their cooperation on security measures for frontline politicians. 

Reports indicate that Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle plans to reach out to his American counterpart, emphasizing the need for shared expertise in protecting elected officials.

The incident at a campaign rally, which left Trump bloodied and in the hospital after a bullet “pierced” his ear, has intensified concerns about the safety of MPs and the broader risk of political violence in the UK. 

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The assailant was killed at the scene, but the attack has resonated deeply on both sides of the Atlantic.

Kim Leadbeater, sister of the late MP Jo Cox who was murdered in 2016, remarked that the attack on Trump prompts reflection on “what a civilized democracy looks like.” 

Leadbeater, who now serves as the Labour MP for Spen Valley, expressed her dismay: “We are back again having that conversation about what democracy looks like, what our politics looks like.” 

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She added, “I sadly feel that we are not making a huge amount of progress in this country.”

House of Commons Leader Lucy Powell echoed these concerns, noting a “growing sense of… hate and attacks” directed at UK politicians, which she said necessitates urgent action. 

Powell’s remarks came shortly after Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle admitted that the safety of MPs is a constant source of anxiety for him, describing current threats and intimidation as unprecedented in his experience.

The security measures for MPs were significantly ramped up following the tragic murder of Sir David Amess, who was stabbed over 20 times during a constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex nearly three years ago. 

Amess was the second MP to be murdered in recent years, following Jo Cox’s death in 2016.

Calls for Unity Against Political Violence Intensify

A spokesperson for Speaker Hoyle confirmed that he would be writing to the former President to convey condolences and to the current US Speaker of the House, stressing the importance of shared expertise in security measures for politicians.

Brendan Cox, Jo Cox’s widower, has also spoken out, calling for a “consensus against political violence in all forms.” 

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Brendan Cox

While he criticized Trump’s aggressive rhetoric towards his opponents, he stressed that “violence against him undermines democracy and makes more violence more likely.”

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has also weighed in, pointing to the increasing risks faced by politicians. Farage, who himself was targeted with a milkshake and wet cement during an election campaign, asserted that a narrative had developed around him that incited hatred. 

“I have lived with this for a very long time. I think all MPs from all sides now are increasingly at risk – but I do think, I am sorry, but I do think mainstream media has a lot to do with this.”

Nigel Farage

Farage further commented on the delicate balance MPs must strike between maintaining security and engaging with voters. He warned that escalating violence might lead to a situation where “our political leaders never meet a voter, never meet the public.”

This heightened focus on security for politicians underscores a growing recognition of the threats they face. 

As UK and US legislators look to collaborate more closely, the hope is that shared knowledge and strategies will enhance the protection of those who serve on the political frontlines, ensuring that democracy can function without the shadow of violence.

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