MPs and political candidates face ‘industrial’ levels of abuse, minister says

Young people deterred from politics, Rushanara Ali warns, as government plans stricter punishments

We want to ensure our democracy is resilient and thriving, that people are able to engage and participate in our democracy, free from the fear of harassment and intimidation.

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