MI5 reportedly advised Members of Parliament to install safe rooms in their homes, just three months before politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in what is being described as a "targeted" attack. The security warning highlights ongoing concerns about the personal safety of MPs, coming after previous attacks on British politicians have prompted repeated reviews of protective measures for elected officials.

The full details of the attack itself, including the circumstances of Widdecombe's death and the nature of the MI5 guidance, were not available in the provided article text. The report suggests a link between the intelligence agency's warnings and the subsequent attack, raising questions about whether the advice was acted upon and what further security measures may now be considered for politicians.