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May 25, 2021 · On Tuesday, Welsh Conservative MP Rob Roberts faces being suspended from Parliament for six weeks after it was found he breached Parliament's sexual misconduct policy. This case took nearly a...
Research has found politicians face regular violent threats in their roles. The Jo Cox Civility Commission highlighted research which found 90% of female members of the Scottish Parliament had...
Oct 19, 2021 · MPs suspended for bullying or sexual harassment can now face a recall petition - a move that could lead to a by-election - under a rule change approved in the House of Commons.
Politician abuse is a threat to democracy - report. Verbal abuse from public towards council staff rises. Councillors 'face death threats and attacks' Six bodies, representing local...
Oct 19, 2021 · Political correspondent. A government plan that could see MPs face by-elections if they are suspended for sexual harassment or bullying is being debated in the Commons. It follows a...
Jun 4, 2024 · New research conducted by the Electoral Commission has uncovered significant levels of abuse faced by candidates in the May 2024 elections. In England, 43% of candidates surveyed reported experiencing some kind of abuse or intimidation, with 10% describing it as a serious problem. This increased to 56% when respondents were presented with a ...
Nov 9, 2022 · More than 3,000 offensive tweets are sent to UK Members of Parliament every day, a BBC investigation into the extent of online abuse has found. Analysis of three million tweets aimed at MPs over...
