The Home Office will investigate intimidation that may have taken place during the general election.
Yvette Cooper, the home secretary, has said she will chair a meeting of the government’s Defending Democracy taskforce in response to an “alarming rise” in harassment and abuse towards candidates.Ms Cooper said: “Political violence, intimidation and harassment have no place in our democracy.
“The disgraceful scenes we saw in some areas during this election campaign must not be repeated.“That’s why I am convening and chairing a meeting of the Defending Democracy Taskforce next week to make sure public safety, security and standards in our democracy can be upheld.“In the coming weeks, I will also be speaking and meeting with MPs and candidates from across political parties who faced intimidation, harassment and abuse during the election campaign to hear about their experiences.
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