Election Candidates Protection 2020-01-22

2020-01-22

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David Amess Con
Southend West
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Post-election, concerns about online abuse towards candidates are raised.
Now that we have a Government elected with a majority, can we please address the situation whereby people can post online abuse without having to have their names and addresses published?
First, I think that companies need to tackle such abusive behaviour and take responsibility for that on their services. That could include taking steps to limit the use or abuse of anonymity. The Government are also taking forward measures to put digital imprints on online political material. That will be a way to help voters to see who is saying what and hold them to account.
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