Violence against MPs is a 'price worth paying' to get the Brexit result they want, say a majority of both Leavers and Remainers in a 'genuinely shocking' survey. The study, based on polling by YouGov, found 71% of Leavers in England, 60% in Scotland and 70% in Wales believed violence towards MPs was a 'price worth paying' for Brexit. Among Remainers, 58% in England, 53% in Scotland and 56% in Wales considered violence towards MPs was a 'price worth paying' for Britain to stay in the EU. The murder of Jo Cox in June 2016 by a far-right extremist has recently been cited by MPs who believe that heated Parliamentary rhetoric surrounding Brexit is fuelling public anger. 'We have taken steps to tackle abuse and intimidation and keep those standing in elections safe but know there is more to do.'

Source: Daily Mail October 24, 2019 21:56 UTC