JAYNE FISHER on why the government’s latest amendments to the Crime & Policing Bill, which returns to the Commons on Tuesday, is a serious threat to our freedoms
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Abuse of MPs is damaging democracy
Why would people of good will step forth to take part in politics if all they receive is abuse and threats to their safety, asks PAUL DONOVAN
Diane Abbott is one of many female MPs who have spoken out over the extreme abuse they receive from the public
A surge in futures activity minutes before news of US–Iran talks has led to questions about insider trading and oversight gaps, writes CJ ATKINS
In his fortnightly Borderlands column, MARK SEDDON visits overgrown forts along Offa’s Dyke and reflects on wars past and present
With attacks on industry, healthcare and education intensifying, JAMSHID AHMADI warns of a deliberate drive to cripple Iran and calls for urgent global action
The Committee for the Defence of the Iranian People’s Rights (Codir) cautiously welcomes the ceasefire, but remains suspicious of US and Israeli intentions
JOHN McINALLY assesses what we’ve learned from the disastrous US war so far
THE news that a number of female MPs are stepping down from Parliament due to the harassment and abuse they have suffered should be a cause for deep concern.
It seems to have become open season on MPs for some particularly disturbed members of the public.
It is difficult to fathom why it is thought acceptable to abuse and even threaten those who have been elected to do a job on behalf of the people.
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