Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

How political life in Britain became so dangerous

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par Matthew Flinders, Founding Director of the Sir Bernard Crick Centre for the Public Understanding of Politics, University of Sheffield

The life of the average British MP is not luxurious or lavish. It is stressful and strange. And sometimes, it can be dangerous.

Former Labour MP Paula Sheriff is the latest to detail the threats she endured in her time at Westminster and call for greater protection for politicians.

MPs are expected to be “on call” 24/7 and be able to cope with incompatible pressures and…

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