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

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Guardian UK07.05.2026GeneralUnited Kingdom

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

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

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