UK organisation laments "epidemic levels of hate" against politicians | The World | ABC NEWS

Helen Haines was the first Australian politician to sign a civility pledge issued by 'Compassion in Politics': an UK organisation working to promote civility and reduce hate and toxicity in politics. Speaking to The World, its CEO Jennifer Nadel says she's shocked by the incident that left Ms. Haines critically injured, and reflects on the several serious incidents over the past decade that have involved political violence and even the murders of UK MPs. #ABCTheWorld #ABCAsiaPacific

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