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Abuse of candidates ‘unacceptable’ says Jo Cox Foundation

“There is a place in all elections for robust debate, absolutely, but physical violence against candidates is an affront to democracy,” she said.

Mr Farage ducked for cover while on an open-top bus during a campaign visit to the South Yorkshire town.

Photos show a takeaway cup being thrown, with two items missing Mr Farage while another hits the side of the bus.

South Yorkshire Police said it had arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of public order offences.

This kind of behaviour was a “really serious issue” which could lead to more extreme violence, Ms Moore said.

The Jo Cox Foundation was launched after Batley and Spen MP Ms Cox was killed by far-right terrorist Thomas Mair in June 2016.


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