With parliamentary candidates coming forward with reports of death threats, racist graffiti and abuse on social media, I am very pleased that the Prime Minister has today ordered a review into intimidation and abuse in elections.
I have been involved in politics for many years and this year’s General Election was the worst I have known it to be. During the campaign, signs were destroyed with obscenities painted over them and there was intimidating behaviour both off and online.
There is a real concern that this behaviour, if not stamped out, will lead to good people being put off from getting involved in politics.