12-07-2017 17:00 via theguardian.com

Racism, misogyny, threats: politicians who have suffered abuse

With parliament set to debate a rise in intimidation, we look at abuse received by Labour and Tory MPs and candidatesMPs are to debate abuse and intimidation of parliamentary candidates in UK elections on Wednesday after a cross-party report said misogyny, racism and bigotry was on the rise.Labour and the Conservatives have each accused the other of failing to act to stamp out abuse by their members and activists. Related: PM orders inquiry into intimidation experienced by MPs during electionRel
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