The Facebook group taking political disagreement to the pub

Social media is often characterised as a world of echo chambers and online abuse, where users tend to connect with those who reinforce their own views - and attack those they disagree with.

But 21,000 people have joined The Cabinet, a Facebook group that aims to create a space where people of all political persuasions can debate respectfully.

Many members have even starting meeting face-to-face for discussions in the pub. BBC News joined them as part of the Crossing Divides season.

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