Brexiters’ casual denigration of remainers as ‘traitors’ and ‘enemies of the people’ has helped fertilise political ground where violent extremism growsPolitics describes many activities that effect not study much alike. In the Commons nowadays there was passionate debate on a point of parliamentary procedure – what kinds of motions can be amended and by whom – arcane enough to flummox veterans. Outside the Palace of Westminster,supporters and opponents of Brexit wave placards and shout slogans. A healthy democracy needs both political styles.
Both also have limits. Parliament can be too rarefied and too raucous at the same time. But the more appalling spectacle is pro-Brexit protesters outside parliament harassing and intimidating MPs, obstructing their paths and hurling abuse.
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Source: theguardian.com