Local government groups have expressed concerns that the abuse of councillors and staff is putting democracy at risk. Conservative Councillor for Nuneaton, Clare Golby, has spoken out about the high level of threats, abuse, and harassment she has received. A survey has indicated that many councillors have been deterred from standing in the next local elections due to abuse and intimidation. In a particularly alarming incident, a dead rat was shoved through a councillor's letterbox, highlighting the severity of the issue.
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Many councillors have been put off from standing at the next local elections after facing abuse and intimidation, a survey found. Full story: https://t.co/DJOxT2tzsk https://t.co/vQvQcWPntL
"It doesn't make me fair game for everyone who's got an axe to grind." Conservative Councillor for Nuneaton Clare Golby speaks about the high level of threats, abuse and harassment she gets. Tap below to hear more https://t.co/MTlArEQ7DW
Abuse of councillors and staff putting democracy at risk, say local government groups. Click pic for more: https://t.co/mnmvnWLB5R
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