Urgent need for more security after physical attacks and abuse, say MPs’ staff
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A survey of over 500 MPs' staff members found that 78% had received threatening communications and nearly a third fear for their safety. Half exhibit clinical levels of psychological distress. Staff are calling for tighter security after reports of physical attacks and abuse. The findings highlight the urgent need for improved protection for parliamentary workers.
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Staff calling for urgently tightened security
78% of MPs' staff members have received threatening communications.
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One in two MPs' staff members experience clinical levels of psychological distress.
The Guardian- Staff calling for urgently tightened security
- 78% received threatening communication
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Loaded language removed<p>Exclusive: Westminster survey finds one in two staffers experiencing clinical levels of psychological distress</p><p>Staff employed by MPs are calling for urgently tightened security after reports of some being physically attacked and hundreds receiving threatening calls and messages.</p><p>A survey of more than 500 MPs’ staff members found that 78% had received threatening communication and…
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One in two MPs' staff members experience clinical levels of psychological distress.
The GuardianNearly one in three MPs' staff members fear for their own safety or that of colleagues.
The GuardianSome MPs' staff members have been physically attacked.
The GuardianMPs' staff are calling for urgently tightened security.
The Guardian78% of MPs' staff members have received threatening communications.
The Guardian