Threats against MPs are a danger to us all

That means shutting down nonsense on your own side of politics that paints other leaders as traitors. Make clear to those even remotely suggesting wishing harm on your political opponents that there is no room for such behaviour in your political movement.
The prime minister and other parliamentarians have received dozens of death threats.

Another year, another slew of stories about parliamentarians facing heightened threats and requiring greater levels of security. 

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