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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

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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