• Jackthelad@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    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.

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      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.

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      8 months ago

      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.

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        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.