Man arrested over fire at Labour MP's office

A man has been arrested in connection with a fire that broke out at the constituency office of Labour MP Sharon Hodgson. The incident occurred in Washington, Tyne and Wear, and is currently being investigated by the police. According to a statement from Hodgson's spokesperson, the MP "will not be deterred" by this incident. The spokesperson emphasized that Hodgson remains committed to serving her constituents and continuing her work as a member of parliament. The police have not yet released details about the suspected cause of the fire or the identity of the arrested individual. However, the incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of elected officials and their offices. In the wake of this event, the authorities are likely to review security measures and protocols to ensure the protection of parliamentarians and their staff, while also investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire.