The UK Parliament faced chaos as MPs expressed concerns over threats affecting the democratic process. Conservative Miriam Cates labeled the situation as 'very serious.' Police and MPs are being targeted, raising fears of a compromised democracy and potential escalation of pressure.
Here's a clip from my Inside The Lords report from this week in parliament. The implosion in the Commons dominates the news, but it's not all party squabbling - if we are changing our democratic processes in response to intimidation or threats, we're in dangerous territory.… https://t.co/7ak4tjdzgO
I get more abuse and threats than most MPs. But the suggestion that police could close down peaceful demonstrations outside MP’s offices, town halls and Parliament is appalling. The first step towards a police state. https://t.co/9CjEe3jECK
Never have so many MPs said they feared for their personal safety as a result of a vote. But if the democratic system is shown to buckle under pressure, they can expect more pressure. My column on this week’s furore:- https://t.co/ZrMpmzjX0k
First our police are harassed and humiliated. Now our MPs are threatened if they don’t vote the ‘right’ way. https://t.co/bj3tt3oLWJ
'The order of debate yesterday absolutely was influenced by threats from outside. This is unacceptable for our democracy. Yesterday the integrity of our democracy was threatened.' Conservative, Miriam Cates, has branded the Commons chaos last night as 'very serious'. https://t.co/iOkMzburqM