Hillary Clinton warns the UK it is on ‘path to fascism’

Former US presidential candidate addresses threats against female MPs and online dangers

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Hillary Clinton has warned that the number of British MPs intimidated out of running for office risks putting the country on a “path to fascism”.

Speaking to a London audience, the former US secretary of state and 2016 presidential candidate said she took “very seriously” the fact that several female MPs had decided not to run again in the coming election, complaining of threats and abuse online.

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