Ex-London minister’s comments about areas with large Muslim populations – for which he apologised – described as ‘utter drivel’
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The Conservatives have become embroiled in a second controversy over Islamophobia in quick succession after a former government minister claimed there were “no-go areas” in Birmingham and east London.
Paul Scully, the MP for Sutton and Cheam in Surrey, made the remarks on Monday during a discussion about allegations of anti-Muslim sentiments within the party, after Lee Anderson was stripped of the Tory whip at the weekend for claiming that “Islamists” had “got control” of the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.
Continue reading…Ex-London minister’s comments about areas with large Muslim populations – for which he apologised – described as ‘utter drivel’Lee Anderson stands by attack on Sadiq Khan and launches fresh broadsideTory supporters lash out at ‘snake’ Sunak over Lee Anderson suspensionThe Conservatives have become embroiled in a second controversy over Islamophobia in quick succession after a former government minister claimed there were “no-go areas” in Birmingham and east London.Paul Scully, the MP for Sutton and Cheam in Surrey, made the remarks on Monday during a discussion about allegations of anti-Muslim sentiments within the party, after Lee Anderson was stripped of the Tory whip at the weekend for claiming that “Islamists” had “got control” of the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan. Continue reading…