# How Safe Are Our Politicians?

An episode of [Politics Unpacked](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/660638948), 14 Jul 2026, 34 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/timesredbox/e/6a563c75371b5372cf6adf40/media.mp3

As counterterrorism police now lead the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death, Reform UK MPs are raising concerns about their own safety. Is it time to rethink how Britain's politicians are protected? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott. You can hear more of Hugo on Times Radio from Monday to Thursday, 10am-1pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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