Nadine Dorries commits to online safety reforms in memory of David Amess

Culture secretary says online hate has ‘poisoned public life’ and pledges fines for platforms that amplify hateful content

The culture secretary has condemned online hate, which she said has “poisoned public life”, as she pledged to bring in sweeping legislation in memory of the late MP David Amess.

Nadine Dorries said her former Conservative colleague’s killing, just over a week ago, may not have been prevented by an online abuse crackdown but “brought into sharp relief” the threats posed to MPs and others who are in the public eye.

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