A LOCAL councillor has told of how she has been subjected to constant online abuse by trolls picking on her appearance, age and capability.
Garscadden/Scotstounhill councillor Eva Murray, 24, said she has reduced her online presence to try and avoid social media users who target her personally via Twitter and Facebook.
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She said: “The problem is abusing politicians has become normalised – it is like we are fair game. During the election I became a target on social media and I have been bombarded with abuse since.
“People will slag off my appearance, say I am too young to be a councillor and challenge me because I am a young woman. I am now very hesitant with what I tweet online to avoid hurtful responses.”
Glasgow City Council has confirmed that the business manager for each group provides advice to councillors facing this sort of behaviour.
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