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councillors
Survey of over 1,500 councillors finds 78% feel at personal risk, with 52% reporting increased abuse. Women, ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ members show higher rates of considering departure.
security
Counter-terrorism units took over the Widdecombe murder case after new evidence emerged, exposing gaps in Prevent monitoring of threats to public figures.
defence
Labour's June defence review for war-fighting readiness lacks costings, exposing fiscal detachment that spans governments and weakens national security amid rising threats.