LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Be wary of good intentions

New Year’s resolution: however nasty social media might get, don’t let’s lobby for even more powers for Facebook, Twitter or the Met Police to brand what is difficult as hate, argues Claire Fox

I love Christmas. It is a cheerful time and an antidote to this year's febrile political climate.

While Labour shadow chancellor John McDonnell may not want to be mates with those he disagrees with, most of us will enjoy banter, turkey and mince pies with family and friends across the political, religious and even Brexit divide.

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