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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.