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‘Worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail for May elections

Candidates from across spectrum report abuse online and in person before local and devolved elections in England, Wales and ScotlandCandidates and political parties have described a climate of abuse in this year’s local and devolved elections including death threats and intimidation while campaignin...

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by Neha Gohil

‘Worst year in memory’: parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail for May elections

Candidates from across spectrum report abuse online and in person before local and devolved elections in England, Wales and Scotland

Candidates and political parties have described a climate of abuse in this year’s local and devolved elections including death threats and intimidation while campaigning.

Elections are taking place across councils in England and governments in Scotland and Wales on Thursday, with millions expected to vote.

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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Neha Gohil.

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