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Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians

Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe's death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
BBC Politics Tuesday 14 July 2026, 05:10 UTC 1 min read
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Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.

Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC's political editor writes.
Chris Mason (PERSON) Widdecombe (ORG)
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