Greens leader renews call for extra security after Ann Widdecombe death

Greens leader renews call for extra security after Ann Widdecombe deathTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Green Party leader says he hasn't been offered state securityByDan SalesPublished22 minutes agoGreen Party leader Zack Polanski has called for the government to provide him with extra security, warning "I am worried about it both for myself and for all party leaders".The politician said he "hadn't been offered anything at all" after being asked for his thoughts following Ann Widdecombe's death."I am worried and I have been worried for a long time. I would encourage the government to provide me with extra security, but that is a choice for them," he told BBC Breakfast.Widdecombe, 78, was found dead in her home in Haytor, Devon, last Thursday. A man, 28, has been arrested on suspicion of her murder and terror offences.Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham saysPublished2 days agoPolanski said there were two policing provisions, Operation Ford and Operation Bridger, which provided security and safety support for councillors and MPs, respectively."I am in the unusual situation as a London Assembly member and leader of a party where I haven't fallen under either," he added."The Home Office since the local elections have reviewed that and now I fall under Operation Ford. I welcome the movement on that and that's provided me with some extra safety and some extra steps."It is also understood the Green Party does pay for some private security for its leader.He has previously spoken about "heightened intrusion and safety risk" as well as "antisemitic and homophobic abuse" since becoming leader - with two arrests being carried out by police.The Home Office and the Green Party have been contacted for comment about Polanski's comments.His remarks come amid a growing chorus of voices...