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David Amess killing: threats of violence and harassment have become commonplace for politicians

David Amess killing: threats of violence and harassment have become commonplace for politicians: The killing of British Conservative MP David Amess, who was stabbed to death in his constituency on October 15, is a deeply tragic moment for democracy. What makes it even more devastating is that such a catastrophic failure is not without precedent …

Easter eggs were once a rare luxury – so how did they become so commonplace?

Easter eggs were once a rare luxury – so how did they become so commonplace?: Shutterstock For weeks (and weeks) in the run up to Easter, brightly packaged chocolate eggs fill the shelves of British supermarkets. Piled high and sold cheap, they are easy to get hold of – even hard to avoid. But this …