Political Abuse

It is unacceptable for anyone to be subjected to violence or abusive insults for expressing their political beliefs. Freedom of expression is enshrined in the constitution of some countries such as the US and France and it is enshrined in law in the UK.It must be defended at all costs.

It does not matter whether it is Nigel Farage sitting down for a pub lunch in Downe Kent, with his family. Whether it is Jacob Rees-Mogg being mobbed outside of his home or Anna Soubry outside of Parliament.

All MP's should be allowed to carry out their business without death threats. Political based murder is both completely cruel and unjustified. UK MP's are not evil people and they deserve respect.

It is not just MP's who are affected by thuggish behaviour: it is families, journalists and workers who are associated with them who are also victims.

When I was a youngster I was taught not to be abusive or violent towards women. Equality for women does not mean that they should be treated with contempt. The same applies to ethnic minority people or gay people. Men in general should also be treated with equal respect.

Shouting down journalists because they happen to be women is cowardly. Every journalist is entitled to equal respect.

If we are not careful Britain will sink into a morass of abuse and insults and perhaps, even worse, more political violence.

It is time for the abuse and insults to stop we can all do better than this.