Public servants are being targeted and MPs have been murdered. But we will prevent fear from destroying our politics | Dan Jarvis

<p>A new law will restrict protests outside the homes of public office holders. The right to demonstrate is a given, but to menace private homes is just not right </p><p>Every day, I hear appalling stories of the abuse suffered by people who step forward to represent their communities and serve our country. It is shocking to see the level of harassment and intimidation faced by those in our parliament, our town halls and elsewhere in public service. Every story I hear only increases my determination to stop it happening and keep those who serve safe.</p><p>The horrific murders of my friends <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/oct/13/families-david-amess-jo-cox-voice-concern-rise-violent-political-rhetoric">Jo Cox and David Ames</a>s were not isolated tragedies. They sent shockwaves through parliament and our democracy. Their loss left behind grief and a fear that shapes our politics.</p><p>Dan Jarvis is security minister and Labour MP for Barnsley North</p><p><em><strong>Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tone/letters"> letters</a> section, please <a href="mailto:guardian.letters@theguardian.com?body=Please%20include%20your%20name,%20full%20postal%20address%20and%20phone%20number%20with%20your%20letter%20below.%20Letters%20are%20usually%20published%20with%20the%20author%27s%20name%20and%20city/town/village.%20The%20rest%20of%20the%20information%20is%20for%20verification%20only%20and%20to%20contact%20you%20where%20necessary.">click here</a>.</strong></em></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/nov/04/public-servants-targeted-mps-murdered-fear-destroy-politics">Continue reading...</a>