'Abuse is virtually constant': female MPs speak about the threats they face

As Boris Johnson is criticised for his divisive comments, MPs shed light on the intimidation they have sufferedMan arrested outside office of Labour MP Jess PhillipsHow serious are the threats to UK MPs and other public figures?Boris Johnson on Wednesday night sparked a tide of criticism by dismissing suggestions that his rhetoric was dangerous in the current climate and claiming the best way to honour the memory of murdered MP Jo Cox was to “get Brexit done”. The Guardian spoke to f