Joani Reid: “I will continue to talk to the police and other services about how we can keep people safe and our streets clear of…”

I've had a rough few months, and politics can go quiet around you when that happens.

I have never been part of a police investigation, as a suspect or as a witness, and I am pleased that this has now been recognised.

There is no excuse for masked intimidation or for people pretending to protest when they are really just looking for a fight.

I am also deeply grateful to everyone who has stood by me when it was politically easier to distance themselves. You know who you are – thank you.