 In other news, a government adviser in Britain has called for an inquiry into the intimidation of politicians during the recent general election. In a letter seen by the BBC, John Woodcock said there was a concerted campaign by extremists against some members of Parliament. He said there was an alarming pattern of incidents, including a hammer attack on an MP's office and meetings being interrupted by masked men. The British Home Office said it took such reports extremely seriously. World News from the BBC.