MP Security Vetting Tightened
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- Category: Politics
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 12:00 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Politics
The security company providing bodyguards for MPs, Mitie, has tightened its vetting processes after sending a bodyguard with far-right links to protect an MP under threat from extremists. Extra social media checks have been brought in amid growing concerns.
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