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Alexander Brock

Labour Party supporter pins up response on tree after receiving abusive note on car

A Labour Party supporter has fought back after an abusive note calling her "racist scum" was left on her car.

Christine Mason said she was "angry and disappointed" when her husband discovered the message on the windshield yesterday evening (December 2).

The note refers to the couple, who live in the Whitehall area in Bristol, as "anti semite racist scum".

Mrs Mason, who originally only had one 'Vote Labour' placard on her property, has now responded by putting up a huge sign on a tree which directly addresses the mystery culprit.

The 38-year-old's response reads: "To the person who left the abusive note on our windscreen - inform yourself!

Christine Mason's response after being left an abusive message on her car (Bristol Live/Dan Regan)

"That newspaper you read is owned by a billionaire who has much to lose under Corbyn's Labour - unlike the rest of us!

"Just because Corbyn supports a 2 state solution in Palestine, he is accused of antisemitism.

"The irony that you have been made so angry about one form of prejudice that you leap to a conclusion about people you've never met because of their support for a political party is pretty strong."

Speaking to Bristol Live, Mrs Mason said: "I was angry and disappointed when I found out about the note.

"Someone came onto my property to accuse us when they don't know us.

The note which was left on the windshield of their car (Christine Mason)

"It's completely ironic that they've accused us when they don't know us.

"The whole thing [the anti-Semitism row] is a storm in a teacup. We know Corbyn stands up to intolerance everywhere."

Despite her anger, Mrs Mason added she is willing to share a cup of tea and speak to whoever left the note on the car.

"Whilst I don't appreciate being accused of prejudice by someone I've never met, I would be happy to have a cup of tea with you to discuss your concerns about anti-Semitism,  if they are genuine," she said.

Christine said Jeremy Corbyn stands for "love and acceptance" (Christine Mason)

"I feel that a lot of people are being misled by the newspapers they read and I hope that with a conversation we could find some common ground.

"Jeremy Corbyn stands for love and acceptance and I'll try to extend those attributes to you.

"Come knock on the door next time you're passing and let's have a chat."

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