The recent attacks on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s property are deeply disturbing and deserve strong condemnation, no matter what side of politics you’re on.
Acts of violence like this aren’t just wrong—they’re dangerous for everyone, especially when public officials are being targeted. In just the past ten years, two MPs have been murdered, showing how real and serious the threat against elected representatives has become. It’s scary and completely unacceptable.
But even while most people agree these attacks are awful, there are growing concerns about how the authorities are handling this situation compared to others. They’ve been very quick to suggest that terrorism or foreign governments might be involved in this case.
That’s a huge contrast to how they reacted to the Southport attacks last year, which were far more deadly and involved a suspect with alarming ties—like chemical weapons and an al-Qaeda manual in his home.
In that case, they seemed eager to rule out terrorism right away, saying later that they kept things quiet so as not to affect the trial. But now, in this case, they’re making bold public suggestions before a full investigation has even wrapped up.
It’s hard not to notice the double standard. Officials and police keep insisting that the idea of “two-tier” justice where some people are treated differently based on politics, race, or background is just a myth pushed by conspiracy theorists. But the difference in how these two incidents were handled makes that hard to believe.
If it turns out that the attacks on the Prime Minister’s property were carried out by hostile foreign powers like Russia or Iran, then we should be extremely concerned. That would mean Britain is more vulnerable than many people think, and that these threats are hitting closer to home than we’re prepared for.
At the same time, it’s time for the government and law enforcement to be fully honest with the public. Too often, we’re kept in the dark with vague excuses about “community tensions” or fears of public reaction. But hiding key details only damages trust. People want the truth—no spin, no delays, and no sugar-coating.
We all deserve to know what’s really going on, especially when it comes to national security or attacks on public figures. Transparency isn’t just the right thing—it’s necessary to keep people informed and engaged in a democracy.
