According to reports, MPs have been warned to increase security in their constituencies, as well as their homes, as there are fears that they could be attacked by Islamic State (ISIS).
It has been alleged that ISIS has a political assassination unit which targets government officials. The Syrian bombing campaign has now shifted their focus to the UK.
Security chiefs have warned of a direct threat as it is said that an approximate 300 suspected Islamist terrorists will be coming back into the UK.
A security expert stated, “MPs are legitimate targets in the eyes of terrorists. Ministers who are in Metropolitan areas, where there are UK jihadists who have returned from Syria, are right to remain vigilant... They are members of the establishment seen as being more responsible for the bombing of Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria than RAF personnel. Those MPs who recently voted in favour of bombing Syria will also be more at risk.”
