Braverman keeps 24-hour guard despite leaving post

SUELLA BRAVERMAN has been allowed to keep her 24-hour police protection since leaving office as she receives threats “on a daily basis”.

The former home secretary, who was sacked by Rishi Sunak in November, said receiving abuse was “the bread and butter” of front-line politics after Commons authorities decided she continues to require extra protection.

There has been renewed concern about MPS’ safety after Mike Freer, a justice minister, announced on Wednesday he will stand down at the next election following death threats and intimidation relating to his pro-israel views. The 63-year-old, who represents the constituency of Finchley and Golders Green, which has a large Jewish population, said he was “lucky to be alive” after a decade of intimidation culminated in a suspected arson attack on his constituency office last year.

Speaking to The Camilla Tominey Show on GB News, Mrs Braverman said: “I think it’s a damning indictment on our society that one of the most upstanding and honourable members of our Government and Parliament has been hounded out of office because of Islamism and extremism, anti-semitism and homophobia.”

Asked whether she receives similar threats herself, Mrs Braverman replied: “Of course… On a daily basis. Unfortunately, it is the bread and butter of life in the public eye ... Usually, home secretaries lose their personal protection when they leave office. But I have been assessed and I’m very grateful to the parliamentary authorities who have afforded me ongoing protection.”

Downing Street said last week Mr Sunak had been “extremely saddened” by Mr Freer’s decision and the threats.