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[–] HumanPenguin 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (9 children)

She finds it very concerning.

That protesters are asking their representatives to represent their views.

WTF is wrong with these people that public expression of views. Is suddenly seen as unacceptable pressure.

Have they forgotten that representing people is their freaking job.

[–] Emperor 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This has crossed a line:

Shadow Welsh secretary Jo Stevens had her Cardiff constituency office vandalised after abstaining on the Gaza vote, and told BBC Wales the experience was "intimidating" and "threatening".

Protesting at Starmer's constituency office could be seen as intimidation but I feel falls this side of the line as people have a right to protest.

[–] Syldon 2 points 1 year ago

Precisely this.

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