A former Green MP says the increasing abuse aimed at women in high profile positions likely contributed to the stress that resulted in Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting.
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Ms Ghahraman has resigned from Parliament after three allegations of shoplifting, admitting she acted out of character and is not well.
Green Party co-leader James Shaw says Ms Ghahraman was subject to continuous threats sexual and physical violence - and death - since the day she was elected to Parliament.
He says this has added a higher level of stress than is experienced by most members of Parliament.
Ex Green MP Sue Bradford spoke to Ben Strang.
