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POLITICS ·UNITED KINGDOM ·July 15, 2026
“we must do more to defend our democracy”
Keir Starmer, Prime Minister
✦ Summary · July 15, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote

At his final Prime Minister's Questions, outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed the killing of former Conservative minister and Reform UK figure Ann Widdecombe, who died last week. Responding to questions about safeguarding elected officials, Starmer noted that three sitting or former MPs had been killed during his tenure, calling for enhanced protections. Reform UK had recently urged increased security funding. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch opened the session with a tribute to Widdecombe. Starmer stated he had directed government officials to find ways to advance security measures quickly, hoping for cross-party support, and added that he had contacted opposition leaders to offer condolences.

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