Naomi Long condemns masked mob outside family home
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Naomi Long
Northern Ireland’s justice minister, Naomi Long, has condemned a “mob” of masked protesters who staged a demonstration outside of her home yesterday evening.
Around 40 protesters are said to have gathered outside the home Mrs Long shares with her husband, Alliance Party colleague and Belfast councillor Michael Long.
“Over the last 25 years I’ve been in front-line politics, I’ve engaged with people from all backgrounds and perspectives,” she said in a statement shared on X.
“I’ve been open to debating and discussing issues, whether we agreed or not, including on here.
“Turning up as a mob, some in masks, at my home just isn’t on. That line was crossed last night.
“It isn’t engagement and it isn’t legitimate protest to turn up at my home, disrupt my neighbours, my family and place pressure on police.
“It’s bullying and intimidation. It’s threatening and wholly unacceptable. It needs to stop.”
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