MPs debated abuse and intimidation during the General Election campaign
14 September 2017 (updated on 14 September 2017)
MPs held a general debate on the abuse and intimidation of candidates and the public during the General Election campaign on Thursday 14 September.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Home Office), Sarah Newton opened the debate on behalf of the Government.
Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons, Cat Smith, responded on behalf of the Opposition.
- Watch on Parliament TV: General debate on abuse and intimidation of candidates and the public during the General Election
- Read Hansard: General Election Campaign: Abuse and Intimidation
- Read current Parliamentary material in Topics: General elections
House of Commons Library Analysis
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The Library has published a briefing paper for this general debate.
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