Andrew Western, Labour MP for Stretford & Urmston, has posted on X about an 'incident' at his home. Mr Western said in a further post that somebody had taken a sledgehammer to his property.
Andrew Western posted:
Considered whether to post this but sadly needs saying:
Last night there was an incident at my home that is being investigated by police as part of Operation Bridger. I am absolutely fine and no one was hurt but the toxicity in our politics at present must be drawn out.
The harassment, intimidation and abuse of politicians is not ok and is not normal. That said it is becoming an ever more regular occurrence. I am proud to represent the people of Stretford and Urmston and I will not be cowed as I seek to serve them to the best of my ability.
I want to thank GMP for an excellent response and say that these idiots do not speak for our community and I will do all I can to ensure they never do.
Responding to a facetious post from a troll Mr Western posted:
I’ll tell you that when someone takes a sledgehammer to your property.
Precisely the sort of response that made me think twice. Eventually people will realise what MPs are having to put up with ever more routinely.
https://twitter.com/AndrewHWestern/status/1809953025500365200
https://twitter.com/AndrewHWestern/status/1809960126104686615
What is Operation Bridger?
