Tonight around 19:30, leafletting in Newmains for @ScottishLabour I was confronted by a man who deemed us “fenian c****”. After trying to deescalate for a few minutes I was cornered by him demanding I gave him all my belongings and threatening to bottle me with the... (1/3)

... whisky in his hand. I was lucky enough to get away after @chris_roarty came to help after hearing the abuse being directed towards me.

This is the state of politics on the ground today. I don’t care what persuasion you are, all of us must work to calm the tribalism... (2/3)

... we see in Scottish politics. Not stoke it.

As I say, I was lucky, but there is no guarantee anyone else would be. (3/3)

I cannot thank people enough for their kind words and support. It has honestly taken me aback. The matter is now with the authorities and will be dealt with.

Cheers,
Fraz