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2024-04-27 08:03:26 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: E579354DDA18CDEBACD08D02F0E9A64C876E3C700BA0642F90CEADAF7DBBC8C5
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Khan receives police protection because of threats he receives, which are connected with his race and religion. https://news.sky.com/story/sadiq-khan-reveals-he-has-24-hour-police-protection-following-social-media-threats-11716835 Politicians of all parties have seen a rise in threats and are receiving additional protections. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68073395 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68419987 Brexit and Culture Wars have helped cause the rise. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/21/uk-voters-frustrated-with-politicians-desperate-culture-war-tactics-survey-finds https://news.sky.com/story/from-bodyguards-to-death-threats-the-real-impact-of-chaos-in-the-commons-13078329
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