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Friday briefing: Is violence against politicians reshaping democracy in the UK?

In today’s newsletter: Years of rising hostility has transformed political work from public service into personal risk, moving MPs even further away from their constituents

The Guardian - UK

Ann Widdecombe’s death should make Britain ask itself: what sort of political culture do we want?

Dehumanising politicians is the first step towards justifying their elimination. It matters more than ever to keep putting the person back into the picture, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Ann Widdecombe: Police ‘considering left-wing motive’ in murder investigation

Counter-terrorism police are investigating the death of 78-year-old former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe , who was found dead at her Devon home on Thursday. A 28-year-old man arrested in South Yorkshire is being held on suspicion of murder and terrorism offences, with police confirming it was a "targeted attack".…

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600 rape threats in one night: the daily reality of abuse faced by MPs

As Ann Widdecombe’s death raises concerns over security, politicians reveal extent of problem

The Guardian - UK

Ann Widdecombe murder detectives arrest British man, 26, after former Tory minister found dead at home

Police are not treating the incident as terrorism, after the Reform spokesperson was reportedly found covered in blood with serious head injuries at her home

The Independent UK

Why are MPs wearing white flowers at PMQs?

AT Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, MPs on both sides of the House of Commons chamber could be seen wearing large white roses.

The National (Scotland)

OPINION - Sadiq Khan: A decade after MP Jo Cox was murdered the winds of division continue to sweep Britain

With every passing year, the urgent need for greater civility, respect and understanding in our politics – and across our society – becomes more apparent

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Jo Cox’s murder prompted calls for a ‘kinder, gentler politics’. Why has intolerance prevailed?

The late MP’s family, politicians and academics on the factors they believe have heightened division in the last 10 years

The Guardian - UK

Murdered MP Jo Cox would be deeply concerned by divisions in UK, says sister

Kim Leadbeater says it is crucial to ‘push back’ on divisive rhetoric and dangerous language.

Evening Standard

Tuesday briefing: How the UK’s military spending row exposes Starmer’s defence dilemma

In today’s newsletter: An argument about money has also spotlighted questions about Britain’s place in the world and the changing face of warfare

The Guardian - UK

Kim Leadbeater calls for unity on anniversary of sister Jo Cox’s murder

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The Independent UK

Division in UK probably worse now than in run-up to Brexit, says Jo Cox’s sister Kim Leadbeater

Labour MP warns of voices fanning hatred on eve of 10th anniversary of the murder of her sister, the MP Jo Cox

The Guardian - UK

Jo Cox’s sister warns of UK’s ‘divisive rhetoric and dangerous language’ ten years after MP’s murder

‘You’ve got to decide if you want to take the debate forward and you want to work on solutions’, says Kim Leadbeater, a decade after her sister’s murder

The Independent UK

Jo Cox’s sister: ‘Brexit campaign made us see each other as enemies. We’ve never recovered’

Exclusive: Speaking ahead of the 10th anniversary of the MP’s death in June 2016, Kim Leadbeater said it would have been ‘very easy’ for her ‘to use the anger I felt to sow division’ – as she urges people to remember her sibling’s message of hope

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The Guardian - UK

When does Nigel Farage ‘speak for the nation’? When it suits him

Compare his response, or lack of, to three murders over the past decade – Jo Cox, Sarah Everard and Henry Nowak, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

‘Time the rest of us stepped up’: terror survivors’ group writes letter in support of UK Jews

Letter coordinated by Survivors Against Terror, which includes bereaved relatives, after spate of attacks on Jewish community

The Independent UK

British white supremacist found guilty of plotting gun attack after MI5 sting

Alfie Coleman, who was carrying his Tesco employee card, was confronted by armed counter-terrorism police

The Independent UK

Kim Leadbeater warns UK ‘not in a better place’ on political violence 10 years since sister Jo Cox’s murder

Jo Cox's sister Kim Leadbeater has warned that the UK is "not in a better place" on political violence 10 years since the Labour MP was murdered.

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Evening Standard

Safety initiative right but depressing, says sister of murdered MP Jo Cox

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater told the Press Association civility in public life was in a worse state than when her sister was killed 10 years ago.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on violent online rhetoric: all politicians have a duty to set a civil tone

Editorial: The ability to conduct polite debate on social media, without amplifying menaces and lies, is a basic qualification for public office

The Guardian - UK

Families of David Amess and Jo Cox voice concern at rise in violent political rhetoric

Relatives of murdered MPs say Charlie Kirk killing is a wake-up call for UK and that violence is becoming more likely

The National (Scotland)

Elon Musk accused of 'incitement' after calling for 'revolutionary change' in UK

ELON Musk has been accused of “incitement” after calling for “revolutionary government change” at a far-right rally led by agitator Tommy…

The Conversation

Charlie Kirk and the politics of rhetoric and division

This article was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email newsletter. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox.

Evening Standard

Jeremy Clarkson admits he is 'genuinely frightened' for his safety after Charlie Kirk shooting

The Clarkson’s Farm star reflected on the risks of being outspoken in journalism following the killing of the 31-year-old political commentator in Utah

Evening Standard

Conservative group to hold vigil in London after Trump ally shot dead

Charlie Kirk, 31, the co-founder and chief executive of the youth organisation Turning Point USA, was killed at a Utah Valley University show.

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