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British lawmaker Dawn Butler says abuse and threats are pushing people away from politics

Reported by Rituparna Sen (Section Editor) · Google News - UK Politics (search) ·

✓ — also reported by Google News - USA Politics (search)

British lawmaker Dawn Butler says abuse and threats are pushing people away from politicsRepresentative image · Wikimedia Commons

Dawn Butler, a member of parliament, revealed that she has faced severe abuse, physical assaults, and death threats because of her role as an elected official. She stated that these alarming safety threats are turning politics into a no-go zone for many potential candidates and current leaders. The growing hostility is creating a difficult environment for public servants who try to represent their communities. Butler shared her personal experiences to highlight the urgent dangers that politicians face during their day-to-day work. She warned that this hostile culture threatens public life and prevents normal people from stepping forward to serve in government.

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