Politics

Hate Speech in Political Discourse: A Case Study of UK MPs on Twitter

Online presence is becoming unavoidable for politicians worldwide. In countries such as the UK, Twitter has become the platform of choice, with over 85% (553 of 650) of the Members of Parliament (MPs) having an active online presence. Whereas this …

Tweeting MPs: Digital Engagement between Citizens and Members of Parliament in the UK

Disengagement and disenchantment with the Parliamentary process is an important concern in today's Western democracies. Members of Parliament (MPs) in the UK are therefore seeking new ways to engage with citizens, including being on digital platforms …