The Tories are now openly embracing toxic racism as a core vote winner
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament, March 13, 2024
FORTHCOMING general elections are frequently described as likely to be the “dirtiest in living memory” or some such.
This year, however, it will be true in one significant respect. Racism, and the active promotion of it, are going to be central to the campaign.
Perhaps for the first time since 1979, when Margaret Thatcher spoke of Britain being “swamped” by people of a “different culture,” the Tory Party is going to whip up hatred as its main electoral calling card.
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