The Tate brothers, who are facing serious charges including rape and human trafficking, continue to engage on social media despite denying all allegations.

Sorcha Eastwood, MP for Lagan Valley, reported being targeted online by Andrew and Tristan Tate after discussing violence against women in the House of Commons.

A representative for the Tate brothers denied any targeted campaign against Eastwood, suggesting her perspective on social media interactions was distorted.

Initially, Eastwood mistook the abusive responses for parody accounts, but later recognized them as coming from supporters of the Tate brothers, resulting in an influx of abusive messages directed at her.

She described receiving numerous threats, including graphic suggestions of violence and sexual assault, highlighting a troubling trend of silencing dissenting voices.

In response to the online abuse, Eastwood called on the UK government to take stronger action against such behavior, framing it as a national security issue related to the radicalization of youth and misinformation.

Eastwood expressed concern for individuals without a platform who might face similar online abuse and feel silenced, emphasizing the need for greater protections.

Tristan Tate allegedly suggested in private correspondence that Eastwood was a 'nice target' for a lawsuit over her criticism, indicating a potential personal attack.

Keir Starmer has addressed the Tate brothers' situation in the Commons, emphasizing the importance of justice in their case.

A government spokesperson reiterated its commitment to reducing violence against women and enhancing protections against online abuse, including the implementation of the Online Safety Act.

The Tate brothers are also facing a European arrest warrant related to separate allegations of sexual offenses in the UK and Romania.

Both Andrew and Tristan Tate are facing legal issues in Romania and the UK, with allegations that include trafficking minors and money laundering, alongside their existing charges.