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Liverpool Councillor Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Hate Campaign
12/8/2025, 9:44:57 PM
Overview of the Allegations
Kay Davies, a Liverpool councillor, has come forward with serious allegations against Gerard Woodhouse, a fellow Labour politician and charity leader. Davies claims that Woodhouse engaged in a campaign of harassment by sending her and others up to 100 anonymous hate letters, sometimes as many as five per day. The letters reportedly included derogatory comments, with one particularly distressing letter stating that Davies' mother had "spawned the ovum of a devil."
Background on Gerard Woodhouse
Gerard Woodhouse, 62, has been a prominent figure in Liverpool since his election to represent the County ward in 2010. He gained recognition for his advocacy for impoverished families through his work at the L6 Centre in Anfield. His efforts earned him media attention, highlighting the struggles of families unable to afford basic holiday decorations. However, Davies' experiences paint a contrasting picture of Woodhouse, whom she accuses of bullying and abusive behavior.
Timeline of Events
- 2010: Gerard Woodhouse is elected to Liverpool's County ward.
- 2018: Davies and others become targets of an abusive Twitter account linked to Woodhouse.
- 2018: Woodhouse is suspended from the Labour Party for using offensive language about Davies.
- 2021: Davies leaves the Labour Party and subsequently resigns from the council.
Official Statements & Responses
Kay Davies expressed her frustration over the lack of action taken by the Liverpool City Council regarding her complaints about Woodhouse. She reported that despite raising her concerns with then-Mayor Joe Anderson multiple times, no public funds were allocated to investigate the matter. Davies stated, "I took it to Mayor Anderson over 20 times... and he said no, public funds were not to be used for things like that."
Criticism & Opposition
Davies has voiced concerns about the perceived differential treatment of Woodhouse compared to other Labour politicians. She noted that while Woodhouse retained his special mayoral allowance after his suspension, another Labour politician faced harsher consequences for similar behavior. This disparity has fueled her belief that Woodhouse was being protected within the party.
Verbatim Quotes
- "It was quite difficult to read that my mum had 'spawned the ovum of a devil' and that I was a disappointment. It was awful." — Kay Davies, Liverpool Councillor
- "I said I couldn't support that, knowing what I knew about his bullying behaviour." — Kay Davies, reflecting on her opposition to Woodhouse's appointment as a school governor.
What's Next
Gerard Woodhouse is currently facing potential legal consequences for his alleged actions. The ongoing investigation into the anonymous hate letters may lead to further developments in this case, as Davies continues to seek accountability for the harassment she endured.
