Shildon Labour councillor feared for her life over abuse
'Online harassment'
"I have been accused of being a paedophile - both in public, near my children, and online," the councillor for Shildon said. The council meeting erupted in a round of applause after Ms Townsend shared her experience, while other councillors recalled suffering similar abuse. "Thankfully, nothing further has happened, and I was very well supported by those around us at the time. But there is no doubt it put a lot of fear in me."The LGA said the rising level of abuse faced by politicians is harming local democracy.The Debate Not Hate campaign is meant to encourage healthy debate and improve support for politicians facing intimidation, according to the LGA.
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