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Councillor Considers Quitting After AI Abuse Campaign

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 2:11 PM UTC · How we work

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Hannah Perkin Considers Quitting

Hannah Perkin, British councillor, says she is considering quitting politics after vile abuse.
The abuse came during an 18-month campaign of threats, AI-generated images and intimidation.
Perkin spent £250 on CCTV, alarms and security for her home and children.
Annabel Mullin of ElectHer says gendered harassment is pushing women out of politics.
ElectHer urges parties to remove addresses from paperwork and is building dashboard with Birmingham using 10,000 women’s input.

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Hannah Perkin Considers Quitting

Hannah Perkin, British councillor, says she is considering quitting politics after vile abuse.
The abuse came during an 18-month campaign of threats, AI-generated images and intimidation.
Perkin spent £250 on CCTV, alarms and security for her home and children.
Annabel Mullin of ElectHer says gendered harassment is pushing women out of politics.
ElectHer urges parties to remove addresses from paperwork and is building dashboard with Birmingham using 10,000 women’s input.

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