The trend of increased intimidation can seriously damage our democracy.

Absolutely. My hon. Friend makes a very good point.

As I have said in the House in the past, we should all be prepared to have good, strong and robust debate, but it should and must be done

My right hon.

The trend of increased intimidation can seriously damage our democracy.

Absolutely. My hon. Friend makes a very good point.

As I have said in the House in the past, we should all be prepared to have good, strong and robust debate, but it should and must be done

My hon. Friend makes a good point.

Absolutely. Again, my right hon. Friend makes a good observation.

One of the key things to having more women involved in local government is political parties encouraging more women to get involved.