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In the weeks before Election Day, he shared that he refused to do an on-site interview while Harris was campaigning.

The 2024 general election was the first where all 4,515 candidates were offered basic security and had access to a named police officer during the campaign and guidance on respectful campaigning was updated.

The Electoral Commission is calling for tougher penalties for criminal acts, tighter political party membership rules, including potential deselection, and a review of whether to bring in secure campaigning zones.

Abuse and intimidation can have a significant impact on candidates’ campaign activity, the report added, with 66% of female respondents saying they avoided campaigning alone due to a fear of abuse.

"Indeed it took years of campaigning and eventually strike action before our teachers received a pay deal which put them in line with their colleagues in GB."