UK Politics: Protestors outside MPs homes ‘unacceptable’, says home secretary, as it happened

James Cleverly says 'only thing MPs should fear is the ballot box' as pressure mounts after Wednesday's Commons chaos.

Home secretary James Cleverly Credit: Associated Press/Kirsty Wigglesworth

In summary:

It is “nonsense” for protesters outside MPs’ homes to claim they are not seeking to intimidate, James Cleverly has said.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed to give police ”more powers to clamp down on protests” amid growing concerns over demonstrations outside MPs homes and offices.
MPs safety is in the spotlight after pro-Palestinian protestors held a demonstration outside the home of Bournemouth East MP Tobias Ellwood last week.
UK signs new deal with EU to help tackle small boat crossings.
The Home Office has welcomed the ruling this morning which saw Shamima Begum lose her appeal against the removal of her British citizenship.
68 MPs sign vote of no-confidence in Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle.