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Anti-vaccination and anti-lockdown protesters are organising themselves online to confront MPs in person, Sky News has found.
One online group is going after politicians because of their “evil actions” – and shares tips on how to find constituency offices and MP’s homes.
Photos and videos of members and other like-minded protesters approaching politicians or their offices are being widely shared on the messaging app Telegram. One video shows an MP revealing he was forced to call the police after his home was targeted by anti-vaxxers.
It comes as concerns around MPs’ safety have risen following the killing of Sir David Amess. The death of the MP for Southend West is being treated as terrorism related and is not thought to be linked to the anti-vax or anti-lockdown movements.
This week, Michael Gove was escorted by police officers after being surrounded by anti-vaccine protesters, while MPs have spoken out about receiving threats and harassment.
At least six groups discussing how to locate and confront MPs were found on Telegram during an investigation by the Sky News Data and Forensics team.
One such group that encourages members to speak in person with MPs and protest outside their offices and homes was set up five months ago. It has already built up around 2,350 members across the UK.
The Telegram channel’s description says the group is a “community outreach movement to make people aware of their MPs evil actions and to target their political seat under pressure or alternatively, replace.”
They say their intention is to confront MPs in a non-violent way.
One group, with around 2,350 members, say they are pressuring MPs because of their ‘evil actions’
They want to convince them of what they believe are the dangers of the coronavirus vaccine. They…
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Source : skynews
