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Resist this torrent of racism
Racism and xenophobia continue to permeate Tory policies, writes DIANE ABBOTT
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THE Tory Party is clearly in chaos, as shown at their conference.  Their poll ratings do not suggest that they can easily recover the situation and win the next election. As a result, personal ambition rather than key ideological differences are creating even further divisions inside the party.

But they are all united in pursuing a vile and reactionary campaign of increased racism.  

The headlong charge into the sewer is being led by the Home Secretary, who is happy to peddle complete lies in order to pursue her racist agenda and her own personal ambitions.

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