Reposted by @amycroft.bsky.social
Research from @local.gov.uk shows most councillors have been intimidated or abused; women so more than men, leading to calls to not publish cllrs’ home addresses
Yet a male candidate in my borough boasts about publishing his on his leaflets, comparing himself to his female opponent who does not
local.gov.uk
More than a fifth of councillors have received death threats or threats of violence, as half say abuse has got worse in past year – LGA Survey
The LGA's latest survey of councillors' experiences show that around one fifth have received a death threat or threat of violence in their role, and nearly three-quarters have received abuse or intimi...
