A pro-Palestine protest outside the home of Tory MP Tobias Ellwood, led by Corrie Drew, a Corbynista candidate who lost in the 2019 election, has ignited a debate over protest rights in the UK. Drew, who has previously accused JK Rowling of 'vile transphobia' and branded Tony Blair 'inhuman scum', was criticized for organizing what some describe as a 'half-wit' and 'dangerous' demonstration. Critics, including public figures and commentators, have condemned the protest as an example of anti-Semitic sentiment and a threat to open debate, highlighting the 'daily barrage of threats, stalking, and harassment' MPs face. The incident has raised questions about the 'right to intimidate' as part of protest rights, with James O'Brien of LBC and others arguing against the appropriateness of protesting outside MPs' homes. The protest, which featured chants like 'Hands of Yemen' and placards accusing Ellwood of being 'complicit in genocide', has been labeled by some as an act by 'anti-Semitic thugs'.
This is the pro-Hamas, pro-Palestine scum with former Labour Party candidate Corrie Drew outside MP @Tobias_Ellwood's from Tuesday night. "Hands of Yemen" is heard & one placard accuses Mr Ellwood of being complicit in genocide. https://t.co/Jinc9LRzZ4
“The war is Gaza has shown the ugly face of people in Britain.” Journalist Steve Edington says there are many anti-Semitic thugs in the UK, after Tory MP Tobias Ellwood had a pro-Palestinian demonstration outside of his home. @Iromg | @StevenEdginton | #TalkTV https://t.co/rAZ2GkW41V
'The right to intimidate is not part of the right to protest.' @LucyBeresford and @Fest4BedsPCC discuss the consequences of protests outside MPs' private homes with @IainDale #CrossQuestion https://t.co/yD2321oQYN
'MPs are confronting and dealing with a daily barrage of threats, stalking, harassment' Dave Spencer says open debate is under grave threat in Britain, after an MP's home was hounded by a pro-Palestine mob. https://t.co/AooEoXhFrk
“Corrie Drew is not just a half-wit, but a dangerous one as well!” Ian Collins slams former Labour candidate after it was revealed she ‘organised a pro-Palestine mob’ outside the home of Tory MP Tobias Ellwood. @iancollinsuk https://t.co/Yw7PrsP07t
Ringleader of Tobias Ellwood protest branded Tony Blair 'inhuman scum' https://t.co/clZQx0JHre via @MailOnline
"You're either in favour of the absolute right to protest or not." "Should the EDL be able to protest outside Diane Abbot's house?" @mrjamesob disagrees 'very strongly' with this caller over the right to protest outside MPs' homes. https://t.co/HSbzCvBpWx
"You're either in favour of the absolute right to protest or not." "Should the EDL be able to protest outside Dianne Abbot's house?" @mrjamesob disagrees 'very strongly' with this caller over the right to protest outside MPs' homes. https://t.co/AfEcxTqCfc
"It’s very rank behaviour." In light of recent doorstepping outside Tobias Ellwood's house during Israel-Palestine protests, @mrjamesob says it's 'unacceptable to congregate outside an MPs' home' regardless of the grievances. https://t.co/p2d0b6WiZM
ANOTHER BRAINDEAD SOCIALIST Ringleader of shameful Tobias Ellwood pro-Palestine protest: * Corbynista candidate who lost in 2019 * Accused JK Rowling of 'vile transphobia' * Branded Tony Blair 'inhuman scum' Labour's Palestine problem gets worse! https://t.co/oLRQJOs0Do
Baying pro-Palestine mob outside home of Tory MP @Tobias_Ellwood included the Labour candidate who fought him at last election. Will she be suspended?