MP Sorcha Eastwood, representing Lagan Valley, bravely opened up about the abuse she received after tweeting about Elon Musk and the Tate brothers. The 39-year-old MP, a survivor of abuse, shared her horrifying experience in the House of Commons.
😱 Death Threats and Horrific Messages
After posting her thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), Eastwood was bombarded with threatening messages. These included violent rape and death threats, with some telling her she should be “hung from a lamppost” or “chopped into liver.” Others made horrific sexual threats.
She explained the abuse was directly linked to her criticism of Musk, which triggered the attack from supporters of the Tate brothers.
🛑 Tate Brothers Respond
A representative for the Tate brothers denied any targeted campaign against Eastwood. They argued that Tristan Tate was simply expressing his opinion regarding her tweet. However, Eastwood felt the personal nature of the abuse was clear.
🧑💻 Calls for Digital Reform
This incident comes as Eastwood prepares to lead a backbench debate on the impact of digital platforms on UK democracy. She’s particularly concerned about the lack of protections for vulnerable people online.
She said, “People have accepted this as inevitable, but we need stronger protections, especially for young people.”
💔 Shock and Determination
Eastwood expressed shock at being targeted by the Tate brothers’ supporters. She said, “I couldn’t believe I was attacked by their followers. It wasn’t even about them.” The experience has made her more determined to push for changes in how digital platforms protect users from abuse.
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