The fallout over a Gaza ceasefire motion on Wednesday has highlighted risks faced by MPs
Home secretary James Cleverly firmly backed Commons speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle amid criticism of his handling of the Gaza ceasefire debate.
The senior Cabinet minister told Sky News on Friday:
I think the speaker has done a fantastic job. I think he’s been a breath of fresh air compared with his predecessor.
He made a mistake. He’s apologised for the mistake. My view is that I’m supportive of him.
It’s very difficult for me to second-guess the operational nature of this.
I don’t know where those images were projected from. I don’t know how easy it would have been for the police officers to get there.
I’ve not had any specific threats brought to me, but we will stay constantly vigilant.
But the point I would make is ultimately members of parliament and indeed elected officials through all layers of government have got to act without fear or favour.
