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Labour MP Stella Creasy was subject to a large protest in her constituency of Walthamstow, east London on Tuesday night. Labour MP Stella Creasy was subject to a large protest in her constituency of Walthamstow, east London on Tuesday night. 
A group of around 500 people set off from a local mosque to end up outside her constituency office. The group were protesting under the mantra "Don't bomb Syria", in response to Ms Creasy, who has since voted in favour of Britain's involvement in air strikes in the region. A group of around 500 people set off from a local mosque to end up outside her constituency office. The group were protesting under the mantra "Don't bomb Syria", in response to Ms Creasy, who has since voted in favour of Britain's involvement in air strikes in the region. 
There was some confusion as to the route of the protest, with some claiming the demonstration targeted her private residence - and expressing outrage that a woman at home alone would be targeted in this way. There was some confusion as to the route of the protest, with some claiming the demonstration targeted her private residence - and expressing outrage that a woman at home alone would be targeted in this way. 
In a photograph posted to the Facebook page: 'Refugees welcome UK', a user by the name of Paul S Jakubovic wrote: "Outside Labour MP, Stella Creasy's house in Walthamstow tonight (added on later edit: apparently she has still to make up her mind - and she has no children to upset)."In a photograph posted to the Facebook page: 'Refugees welcome UK', a user by the name of Paul S Jakubovic wrote: "Outside Labour MP, Stella Creasy's house in Walthamstow tonight (added on later edit: apparently she has still to make up her mind - and she has no children to upset)."
Ok what the hell is this? Protesting outside a female MP's HOME? & ok bc she's a childless harpy?? pic.twitter.com/ZJFeRReoHr
But one of the organisers of the protest, Sue Wheat, cast doubt on the authenticity of the post - pointing out that the person who posted the original picture was from Kent, and had immediately closed down his Facebook and Twitter accounts - and insisted the vigil had not targeted Ms Creasy's home.But one of the organisers of the protest, Sue Wheat, cast doubt on the authenticity of the post - pointing out that the person who posted the original picture was from Kent, and had immediately closed down his Facebook and Twitter accounts - and insisted the vigil had not targeted Ms Creasy's home.
She later said on Facebook: "It was a beautiful, calm meet-up of for anyone who wanted to come and wanted to show our MP Stella Creasy that we wanted her to vote NO on air strikes in Syria. We met at the Queen’s Road mosque with candles in jam jars and walked quietly to Stella’s Labour office on Orford road.She later said on Facebook: "It was a beautiful, calm meet-up of for anyone who wanted to come and wanted to show our MP Stella Creasy that we wanted her to vote NO on air strikes in Syria. We met at the Queen’s Road mosque with candles in jam jars and walked quietly to Stella’s Labour office on Orford road.
"Then we went to her office about half a mile away. There were about 200 people including children and various community and religious leaders spoke - it was very inspiring peace rally.""Then we went to her office about half a mile away. There were about 200 people including children and various community and religious leaders spoke - it was very inspiring peace rally."
The Independent has approached Ms Creasy to confirm whether the protest took place outside her house. Writing on Facebook on 3 December, Ms Creasy said she had "no idea what route the protesters took and if past my house as wasn't in Walthamstow that night (was in parliament) or any reason to believe protest wasn't peaceful". The Independent has approached Ms Creasy to confirm whether the protest took place outside her house. Writing on Facebook on 3 December, Ms Creasy said she had "no idea what route the protesters took and if past my house as wasn't in Walthamstow that night (was in parliament) or any reason to believe protest wasn't peaceful". 
She added: "[I have] no reason to believe any of those who took part in the protest are involved in the abusive messages have been receiving or am now am getting." She added: "[I have] no reason to believe any of those who took part in the protest are involved in the abusive messages have been receiving or am now am getting." 
Hello all - its not really possible for me to keep up with the messages am getting on social media at present, but have...
The outspoken MP, who lost her bid for the Labour deputy leadership in September, has come under fire from some of her constituents for voting in favour of military action in Syria. She has called a public meeting on Sunday to discuss her decision. The outspoken MP, who lost her bid for the Labour deputy leadership in September, has come under fire from some of her constituents for voting in favour of military action in Syria. She has called a public meeting on Sunday to discuss her decision. 
I know I have to account for decision I came to having heard all the debates and their views hence Sunday meeting https://t.co/0u3klNzMTH
Prior to the outcome of the vote, she wrote on her Facebook page that she was preparing to listen to all sides of the debate, because "it isn’t a simple decision, however much people wish otherwise". Prior to the outcome of the vote, she wrote on her Facebook page that she was preparing to listen to all sides of the debate, because "it isn’t a simple decision, however much people wish otherwise". 
Walthamstow Update on Syria- am now working with a number of other Labour MPs who are undecided on this to scrutinise...
Responses to the protest were mixed, with some people arguing that it didn't take into account her track record as an MP fighting for other causes. Shaun Lawson described the march as "disgraceful". "No respect for the incredible work she's done as an MP.," he commented beneath the photo of the march. Responses to the protest were mixed, with some people arguing that it didn't take into account her track record as an MP fighting for other causes. Shaun Lawson described the march as "disgraceful". "No respect for the incredible work she's done as an MP.," he commented beneath the photo of the march. 
"No respect for her mandate, a massive one. No respect for her loved ones or anyone living in the same street or nearby. Just ME ME ME ME LOOK AT OUR PROTEST. Pathetic. Uncivilised. Disgraceful.""No respect for her mandate, a massive one. No respect for her loved ones or anyone living in the same street or nearby. Just ME ME ME ME LOOK AT OUR PROTEST. Pathetic. Uncivilised. Disgraceful."
But those in favour of the march argued that MPs should "expect" campaigning from grassroots groups, as "part of the DNA". But those in favour of the march argued that MPs should "expect" campaigning from grassroots groups, as "part of the DNA". 
John Tuite wrote: "Well, what we have is a still photo of a bit of a gathering that looks all quite calm and following police guidance. And looking at Stella's Twitter and Facebook posts in the last hour, I can see no sign of complaint or worry from Stella herself.John Tuite wrote: "Well, what we have is a still photo of a bit of a gathering that looks all quite calm and following police guidance. And looking at Stella's Twitter and Facebook posts in the last hour, I can see no sign of complaint or worry from Stella herself.
"I do think MPs, especially Labour MPs should understand the role of pressure from people campaigning. It's surely part of the DNA! And on an issue of such gravity and consequences, it's vital.""I do think MPs, especially Labour MPs should understand the role of pressure from people campaigning. It's surely part of the DNA! And on an issue of such gravity and consequences, it's vital."
And others reiterated that the march was a "peaceful, family affair" which saw protesters following a route from the local Queens Road mosque to the (closed) constituency office on Orford Road.And others reiterated that the march was a "peaceful, family affair" which saw protesters following a route from the local Queens Road mosque to the (closed) constituency office on Orford Road.
About 500 people in Walthamstow say #DontBombSyria. It's a very strong message. Hope Stella Creasy MP hears! @STWuk pic.twitter.com/P4E86a86FP
I organised a peaceful vigil outside Stella Creasy's office, NOT home as misreported by some. Walthamstow is clear - #DontBombSyria
It was recently revealed Ms Creasy may have been targeted for deselection as part of a series of organised leftwing campaigns.It was recently revealed Ms Creasy may have been targeted for deselection as part of a series of organised leftwing campaigns.
As reported by Guido and the New Statesman, several pro-intervention, centre-right Labour MPs have been targeted by threats to deselect them, with Stella Creasy, Chuka, David Lammy and Wes Streeting named.As reported by Guido and the New Statesman, several pro-intervention, centre-right Labour MPs have been targeted by threats to deselect them, with Stella Creasy, Chuka, David Lammy and Wes Streeting named.
An email was reportedly sent to dozens of Labour MPs on Tuesday, saying: “Six months after the Vote on bombing Syria the Labour Party Members will lobby in the Constituency Labour Parties to move a vote of no confidence at constituencies meetings in those Labour Party MPs who vote to bomb Syria.An email was reportedly sent to dozens of Labour MPs on Tuesday, saying: “Six months after the Vote on bombing Syria the Labour Party Members will lobby in the Constituency Labour Parties to move a vote of no confidence at constituencies meetings in those Labour Party MPs who vote to bomb Syria.
Syrian citizens check a damaged house that targeted by the coalition airstrikes, in the village of Kfar Derian, a base for the al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front, a rival of the Isis group, between the northern province of Aleppo and Idlib
A Syrian boy (L) looking at a destroyed car that activists say was targeted by the coalition airstrikes, in the village of Kfar Derian, a base for the al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front, a rival of the Islamic State group, between the northern province of Aleppo and Idlib
Parts of a missile that activists say was fired by coalition airstrikes, in the village of Kfar Derian, a base for the al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front, a rival of the Isis group, between the northern province of Aleppo and Idlib
Tthe guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) launching Tomahawk cruise missiles against Isis targets
The USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) launches a Tomahawk cruise missiles in the Red Sea, to conduct strike missions against Isis group targets in Syria
The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) launching a Tomahawk cruise missile against Isis targets in Syria, as seen from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Arabian Gulf
US navy sailors standing watch on the bridge while Tomahawk cruise missiles are launched against Isis targets in Syria, aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), in the Arabian Gulf
The US-led airstrikes in Syria against Isis targets in and around the city of Raqqa
A fighter from the Isis group holds a piece of what the IS is saying is a US drone that crashed into a communications tower in the Syrian city of Raqqa
Fighters from the Isis organisation pray at the spot where the jihadist group said a US drone crashed into a communications tower in the Syrian city of Raqqa
Fighters from the Isis group load a van with parts that they said was a US drone that crashed into a communications tower in the Syrian city of Raqqa
Fighters from the Isis group load a van with parts that they said was a US drone that crashed into a communications tower in Raqqa
Fighters from the Isis group gesture as they load a van with parts that they said was a US drone that crashed into a communications tower in Raqqa. A US-led coalition on carried out its first air strikes and missile attacks against jihadist positions in Syria, with Damascus saying it had been informed by Washington before the operation began
A Syrian man rides his bike past a communications tower that was destroyed after a US drone crashed into it, according to fighters with the Isis group, in the Syrian city of Raqqa
People inspect a shop damaged after what Isis militants say was a U.S. drone crashed into a communication station nearby in Raqqa
A man holds the remains of what Isis militants say was a U.S. drone which crashed in Raqqa
Resident gather in the back of a van the remains of what Isis militants say was a drone which crashed in Raqqa
A man inspects the remains of what Isismilitants say was a U.S. drone which crashed into a communication tower in Raqqa
A man inspects the remains of what Isis militants say was a U.S. drone which crashed in Raqqa
"If the Vote of no confidence is carried the MPs can then limp on until their selection at the next General Election when they will be deselected."If the Vote of no confidence is carried the MPs can then limp on until their selection at the next General Election when they will be deselected.
"During the 4 year period in the run up to the next general election the whole country will now [sic] of the no confidence in the MPs from their Labour Party constituencies."During the 4 year period in the run up to the next general election the whole country will now [sic] of the no confidence in the MPs from their Labour Party constituencies.
"That is the least the Labour Party members will do to try to wash the blood from their hands of the innocent civilians which the bombs will surely kill.”"That is the least the Labour Party members will do to try to wash the blood from their hands of the innocent civilians which the bombs will surely kill.”
There has also been fighting within the party. Asim Mahmood, a Labour councilor in Walthamstow, has called for any MP who votes for air strikes in Syria to face a trigger ballot and reselection, the New Statesman reported. There has also been fighting within the party. Asim Mahmood, a Labour councilor in Walthamstow, has called for any MP who votes for air strikes in Syria to face a trigger ballot and reselection, the New Statesman reported. 
Ms Creasy hit back via Facebook, saying: “The one thing I will not do is be bullied by a sitting Walthamstow Labour councilor with the threat of deselection if I don’t do what he wants.Ms Creasy hit back via Facebook, saying: “The one thing I will not do is be bullied by a sitting Walthamstow Labour councilor with the threat of deselection if I don’t do what he wants.
This article was updated at 11:57am on 3 December. This article was updated at 11:57am on 3 December.