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Spitting, stalkers, and death threats: a ‘routine’ part of being a politician, say MPs

There's a growing toxicity against public figures. Harassment and hate have been on the rise against federal MPs for years now. MPs have been harassed, threatened, stalked, sworn at, accosted, spat at, and worse. Many MPs have formed informal support groups across party lines to share their stories. This is the first of a three-part series looking into the increasing anger towards modern-day federal politicians, why it's happening, and what can be done to stop it. Exclusive feature story.

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Housing Minister Fraser a 2023 fan favourite on Parliament Hill: All Politics Poll

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