Priti Patel considering police protection for MPs after David Amess killing

Home secretary says safety measures for constituency surgeries under discussion

The home secretary, Priti Patel, has said she is considering offering police protection for MPs at their constituency surgeries, as a review takes place to close the gaps" in security in the wake of the killing of David Amess on Friday.

Patel said local police forces had already contacted all MPs to advise them about measures to improve their safety, and a review is taking place involving the House of Commons authorities and the police.