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Bodyguards given to three female MPs as concerns over politicians’ safety escalate (www.independent.co.uk)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Though in this case, the threats are coming from pro-Palestine campaigners, who are not generally on the right.

Just Stop Oil leaders have also said to protest outside MPs houses in the past, which is a completely scummy thing to do.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago

Yes, this is a dark and saddening trend embraced by many.

Almost as if people were more and more convinced that only violent acts can bring change.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

The "threats" are not coming from anywhere. Nowhere in this article does it even hint that anyone has been threatened. This is a generic risk assessment story being spun out beyond credibility to save Labour blushes from the bullshit and other night.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

The women – who have not been named but include both Conservative and Labour members of parliament – have had their security upgraded as MPs are said to be “petrified” at the abuse they are facing.

Firstly, it’s not just Labour, secondly, I’d call that a “hint” at being threatened.

Don’t downplay abuse that’s been assessed as a risk to life, then play the tactician about “generic risk assessment” it makes you seem callow.