Foster and O’Neill outline online abuse experienced as women in leadership

First Minster Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill (Liam McBurney/PA)

Stormont’s leaders have recounted the “vile” abuse they have experienced at the hands of online trolls, and called on social media giants to tackle the issue on their platforms.

First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill said women in politics have to deal with constant misogyny and abuse.