Posts Tagged ‘ Nimko Ali ’

One reason there are far too few women in politics

Jun 7th, 2017 11:18 am | By

And in London, Catherine Mayer tells us this is happening:

Angry, horrified, but not surprised. At the Women’s Equality Party offices waiting for police after threats against staff & against Nimko Ali.

Abusive phone calls to WE have been so bad & prolific that police advise upgrading phone security. Two female staff alone here last night got call from a man who threatened them, said he was minutes away and they should be scared.

Today a letter arrived for Nimco full of racist abuse and threats and signed “Jo Cox”.

The contemptible attempts to frighten us into silence *do* frighten us but won’t silence us. They strengthen our resolve. This is what happens to women who dare to

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