This intimidation must stop...

The growing intimidation of No campaigners by elements of the Yes campaign in Inverclyde is wholly unacceptable and must stop. It has now spread from social media onto the streets.

Graffiti on walls and the destruction of No posters is bad enough, now we are seeing aggressive and threatening behaviour including verbal abuse and name calling. Even our Provost has not escaped, having been labelled a traitor on more than one occasion now.

I am becoming increasingly concerned for the personal safety of our volunteers as they walk the streets of Inverclyde to engage with voters.

Last night a group out in the Park Farm area of Port Glasgow were followed by a car with Yes supporters in it and subjected to verbal abuse. As we approach the 18 September this type of intimidation is likely to increase.

We have a democratic right to our view that Scotland and Scots are better off as part of the United Kingdom. We also have a democratic duty to speak up for what we believe in.

This kind up intimidation is an affront to democracy and must stop now.