Online abuse of politicians now 'seeping into real life'

Holly Cairns. Picture: Tony McElhinney

Wearing a disguise while on public transport, changing how constituency offices run and boosting home security are just some of the measures taken by two female politicians in response to abuse.

Social media companies need to take abuse towards women in politics more seriously because this abuse is now seeping into real life, the women said on the Late Late Show on Friday.