Jeremy Hunt’s constituency office in Surrey was vandalized on the eve of the spring budget statement, with graffiti reading “Tory scum”.

Police are investigating after the front door and two windows of the Prime Minister’s local office in Hindhead were defaced.

The graffiti were discovered on Tuesday morning. According to Surrey Police, Hunter’s constituency office was likely vandalized between 8pm and 9pm on Monday night.

The finance minister and MP for South West Surrey said he would not be “deterred” by the attack on his office.

A spokesman for Surrey Police said: “Police were called following reports of criminal damage to a property in Tilford Road, Hindhead, which is believed to have occurred between 8pm and 9pm on Monday, March 4. between points.

“Criminal damage involved spray-painting graffiti on the windows of the exterior of the property. No one was present at the property when the criminal damage occurred.

“If anyone has any information that could assist our investigation, including any CCTV, dash cam or helmet camera footage, please contact us via live chat on our website quoting PR/45240025530.”

The incident comes amid growing concerns about MPs’ safety and security arrangements. It was reported last month that three congresswomen were given bodyguards and cars following a risk assessment.

The unnamed lawmakers are closely guarded by private companies and chauffeur-driven vehicles.

It is understood Security Minister Tom Tugendhat has been working with the Home Office, police chiefs and parliamentary authorities to ensure the safety of MPs.

Lisa Nandy, the Labor MP and shadow international development secretary, recently spoke of carrying a police siren with her wherever she goes and meeting constituents only by appointment.

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Lindsay Hoyle recently warned of the growing threats facing politicians. The Commons Speaker also said he was deeply concerned about the safety of MPs, which was a factor in his decision to break with precedent and allow Labor to vote in the SNP debate to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

He told MPs: “I will defend every member of this House. On both sides, I never want to go through a situation where I pick up the phone and find a friend who, on either side, has been murdered by a terrorist. I don’t want this to happen either.” The house was attacked.”

Hoyle added: “The details of these things are absolutely horrifying to me. I am guilty because I had a duty to protect others. It was that protection that led me to make the wrong decision.”