You won't be asking male candidates their penis size': Horrified Labour election candidate, 22, is bombarded by messages from men asking her to strip for votes and demanding to know 'the size of her rack'
Emily Owen, 22, says she is 'shocked' at the sexist abuse she has received
One man said he will only vote for her when he knows the size of her 'rack'
Another man asked 'how many votes for a striptease?'
Miss Owen, who is is standing for Labour in Aberconwy, said men will not be treated to the same harassment she has had to endure
Emily Owen said she has been left 'shocked' at the level of sexist harassment she has received online
Emily Owen said she has been left 'shocked' at the level of sexist harassment she has received online
A young woman standing in the General Election has been bombarded with messages about the size of her 'rack' and what sexual favours she will perform to get votes.
Emily Owen, 22, the Labour Party candidate in Aberconwy in Wales, said she has been inundated with 'disgusting' messages since announcing she is standing.
One man wrote: 'I'll only vote for her if she's got a decent rack for me. Anyone know her size? I mean she's pretty enough but haven't seen much of her body yet.'
Another man in his 50s posted on Facebook: 'Hello young Emily. I've seen your post and it's brave for a young girl to put herself out there like that.
'You'll need some practice on shutting men down I should think. You can practise on me any time.'
Another wrote: 'How many votes for a striptease?'
Miss Owen hit back in an angry Facebook post in which she branded the comments 'disgusting' and said she decided to speak up to call the sexist behaviour out.
She wrote: She added: 'What is NOT ACCEPTABLE is flooding me with messages about what sexual acts I'm prepared to perform to get votes, what bra size I am, how many votes needed for me to strip and comments suggesting the reason I'm standing is to sleep with an Oxford grad.
'I've been debating ignoring it but this behaviour is disgusting and needs calling out!!!
'I highly doubt you'll be asking the male candidates their penis size in order to make a decision about their politics..... sexism is not okay.'
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