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SNP MP Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh handed over 100 files recording online abuse to the police yesterday in the hope the move would give others the courage to speak out.
The Ochil and South Perthshire politician helped promote a cross-party effort to end “trolling” by making public the sexist and racist messages she received since being elected last year.
Her move came days after Labour’s Yvette Cooper announced the launch of the Reclaim the Internet campaign against misogyny.
ANNA FISHER explores what would it mean for women’s equality and public safety if Britain embraces full commercialisation of the sex trade
Making sure this Labour government delivers on decent jobs, strong workplace rights and well-funded public services will defeat the easy answers to real frustrations peddled by the far right, writes JOANNE THOMAS
Thousands expected to attend next protest against Palestine Action ban, organisers say