Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood's home was targeted by pro-Palestine protesters, leading to concerns about the safety and intimidation of public servants. Ellwood reported that the police did not disperse the mob, raising questions about the normalization of protests at homes. Other MPs like Jonathan Gullis have also faced threats, with Gullis having to fortify his home due to safety concerns. The incidents have sparked debates about the limits of political discourse and the need for consequences for those seeking to intimidate MPs.
‘I had a panic button on my desk, but I’m afraid if you put yourself in the public eye then you’ve got to take the flack’ Ex-Labour MP, Stephen Pound, reacts to the pro-Palestine protest outside the home of Tory MP Tobias Ellwood. https://t.co/eivTdHcG79
‘We are seeing hate tolerated in a way that breeds more hate!' Former Senior Military Intelligence Officer, Philip Ingram MBE, discusses threats to MPs, following Tobias Ellwood's home being targeted by pro-Palestine protestors. https://t.co/gM4U0jYY8v
Jonathan Gullis said he had to bulletproof his windows and install panic alarms in his bedroom. Tobias Ellwood had his house surrounded this week by pro-Palestinian protesters accusing him of complicity in genocide. His children were home. 🖊️ @freddiejh8 https://t.co/wM2NT6V2Yh
'I don't understand the problem with it.' 'It's intimidating someone into changing their view.' 'How is it intimidating?' Caller Sean argues with @TomSwarbrick1 as he vehemently defends the protesters calling for a Gaza ceasefire outside MP Tobias Ellwood's house. https://t.co/HE0sm6H25C
“These marches have been so virulent and difficult.” Rabbi David Mason says the police need to take more action against the number of pro-Palestine marches taking place in the UK. @TVKev | @ThatAlexWoman | #TalkTV https://t.co/0jJDumrqhV
A video uploaded by Sky News showed pro-Palestine protesters demonstrating on Wednesday outside the home of Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood. Protesters could be seen waving flags and holding placards with the words “complicit in genocide” written across a picture of Ellwood’s… https://t.co/jvfLTlgqR2
Tobias Ellwood reports that the police didn’t tell the mob outside his home to disperse to avoid inflaming the situation. That’s troubling. Protests at homes must not be normalised and activists need to know there will be consequences if they seek to intimidate MPs.
“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
'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
It is wholly unacceptable for a public servant’s private home to be targeted. I’m so sorry for @Tobias_Ellwood and his wife and children who were inside their home. This has a chilling effect on political discourse, and serves only to push politicians to the point where they… https://t.co/Ja7hqlubxE