TORY MP Michael Gove was today chased down the street by demonstrators before police were seen rushing him away to safety.
The cabinet minister was seen on film walking outside a Home Office building in London before people hurled verbal abuse, and then attempted to chase him.
Police were quick to act as numerous officers were surrounding Gove to form a barrier between the MP and the protestors.
It is understood that the demonstrators were Anti-vax and ‘freedom’ protestors.
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The Metropolitan Police tweeted: “We’re aware of a protest in Westminster today which is marching to a number of locations.
“During this protest, a group attempted to surround a Member of Parliament on Horseferry Road.
“Our officers were immediately on scene where they safely escorted him to a nearby building.”
We're aware of a protest in Westminster today which is marching to a number of locations.
— Metropolitan Police Events (@MetPoliceEvents) October 19, 2021
During this protest, a group attempted to surround a Member of Parliament on Horseferry Road.
Our officers were immediately on scene where they safely escorted him to a nearby building.
The incident comes only a few days after Sir David Amess’ fatal stabbing during a constituent surgery, and UK Home Secretary Priti Patel also said that Police will possibly guard MPs in future meetings with the public.
The Home Secretary said "protection" for MPs while they are holding talks with constituents was one of the options being considered under a "whole spectrum" of measures to address safety concerns in the wake of the Southend West MP's killing on Friday.
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