MPs pledge to stop abusive language during general election

Cross-party MPs vow to ‘promote compassion’ as part of #StopTheNastiness campaign. Leading politicians from major parties have signed a pledge to avoid hateful language during the general election campaign, as a growing number of MPs cite relentless abuse as their reason for stepping down from parliament. The group Compassion in Politics has launched #StopTheNastiness, which aims to encourage candidates to “campaign with respect, call out hate, and promote compassion” ove