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Feb 19, 2019 12:47

Ex-Labour MP who quit party over ‘racism’ now embroiled in racism row, slammed on social media

A UK MP who quit the Labour Party over alleged racism, has been caught on live TV appearing to refer to people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds as having a “funny tinge," prompting widespread ridicule.

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‘F**king P**i’: Anti-Islamist campaigner Maajid Nawaz assaulted in racially motivated attack
Maajid Nawaz, vocal anti-Islamist and founder of the anti-extremist Quilliam Foundation was reportedly assaulted outside a theater in Soho, London, Monday night by a man who called him a “f**king P**i.”
Feb 19, 2019 12:20
Chuka Umunna calls on Tory MPs angered at ‘Ukip-isation’ of party to join his Labour rebels
The newly-formed Independent Group’s ringleader, Chuka Umunna, has issued a ‘come and join us’ plea to pro-EU Conservative MPs, angered at what they see as the infiltration of hardline Brexiteers into their party.
Feb 19, 2019 16:32
‘They want to wreck Corbyn’s chance of being PM’ – Galloway on quitting Labour MPs
George Galloway claims the seven Labour MPs who have resigned from the party are motivated by a desire to thwart a Corbyn-led government, insisting such a move will only benefit the Tories, in an interview for RT.
Feb 18, 2019 17:04
Chanel slammed for keeping dogs in ‘tiny cages’ at London boutique (PHOTOS)
Luxury brand Chanel has come under fire from their posh clientele for keeping dogs in small cages at one of its London stores. The French brand claimed the dogs were there for “security reasons.”
Feb 19, 2019 15:20

Chuka Umunna calls on Tory MPs angered at ‘Ukip-isation’ of party to join his Labour rebels
The newly-formed Independent Group’s ringleader, Chuka Umunna, has issued a ‘come and join us’ plea to pro-EU Conservative MPs, angered at what they see as the infiltration of hardline Brexiteers into their party.
Feb 19, 2019 16:32
Chanel slammed for keeping dogs in ‘tiny cages’ at London boutique (PHOTOS)
Luxury brand Chanel has come under fire from their posh clientele for keeping dogs in small cages at one of its London stores. The French brand claimed the dogs were there for “security reasons.”
Feb 19, 2019 15:20
Ex-Labour MP who quit party over ‘racism’ now embroiled in racism row, slammed on social media
A UK MP who quit the Labour Party over alleged racism, has been caught on live TV appearing to refer to people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds as having a “funny tinge," prompting widespread ridicule.
Feb 19, 2019 12:47
‘F**king P**i’: Anti-Islamist campaigner Maajid Nawaz assaulted in racially motivated attack
Maajid Nawaz, vocal anti-Islamist and founder of the anti-extremist Quilliam Foundation was reportedly assaulted outside a theater in Soho, London, Monday night by a man who called him a “f**king P**i.”
Feb 19, 2019 12:20
‘They want to wreck Corbyn’s chance of being PM’ – Galloway on quitting Labour MPs
George Galloway claims the seven Labour MPs who have resigned from the party are motivated by a desire to thwart a Corbyn-led government, insisting such a move will only benefit the Tories, in an interview for RT.
Feb 18, 2019 17:04
Galloway slams ‘Seven Dwarfs’ for ditching Labour, says he wants to rejoin party (VIDEO)
George Galloway says he has formally asked the Labour Party to let him rejoin after his “ridiculous expulsion” by Tony Blair over his opposition to the Gulf War.
Feb 18, 2019 14:38
‘We are actually f***ed’: BBC airs swear-laden voiceover during Labour split (VIDEO)
The BBC has been left red-faced after a voice commenting during their live broadcast of the Labour Party split was heard saying that “between this and Brexit we are actually f***ed.”
Feb 18, 2019 13:47
‘Good riddance’: Twitter reacts to #LabourSplit as 7 MPs jump ship over Corbyn leadership
Twitter has been rocked by the sudden departure of seven Labour MPs to form their own Independent Group, with party supporters feverishly debating whether the move is better for the party, or a wake-up call to Jeremy Corbyn.
Feb 18, 2019 12:36
‘These people date back to Tony Blair’: Livingstone glad to see Labour rebels leave party
Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone told RT he’s not surprised by Monday’s Labour Party resignations, saying he’s “glad to see them go.” He was also quick to dismiss accusations of systemic racism within Labour.
Feb 18, 2019 12:20
'Dumped old fashioned politics': 7 Labour MPs resign from the party over Brexit, 'anti-Semitism'
A group of Labour MPs have announced that they are quitting the party and will sit as Independent MPs in the house of commons, hitting out at leader Jeremy Corbyn for presiding over an "institutionally anti-Semitic" party.
Feb 18, 2019 10:13
Trolling Russia, or mocking British paranoia? HUGE Russian flag flies from Salisbury Cathedral
The English city synonymous with the poisoning of a Russian double-agent woke to a peculiar sight this morning – an enormous Russian flag waving down from Salisbury’s cathedral, famed for its 123-meter spire.
Feb 17, 2019 12:27
Straight outta...Sussex? Brit fights bizarre town battle to get rap idol Eazy-E a statue
In a bid to drum up more interest in his town, one British gangsta rap fan has launched a campaign to erect a statue of Eazy-E, a member of notorious NWA hip hop group. But his local council says it’s “never heard” of the rapper.
Feb 16, 2019 14:55

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