Justice minister Mike Freer is stepping down as MP for Finchley and Golders Green after death threats, abuse and intimidation

Voters in MP Mike Freer’s constituency have expressed their fears after he announced his decision to stand down after a “constant string” of death threats, abuse and intimidation.

The justice minister and member for Finchley and Golders Green announced he would not seek re-election this year, with the “final straw” being a suspected arson attack on his constituency office in December. Freer said the onslaught of abuse had “weighed heavily” on him and his family.

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