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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

Bridget Phillipson accuses senior Reform and Conservative politicians of making racist statements

Bridget Phillipson has accused senior Reform and Conservative politicians of making racist statements as she warns racism and sexism are “becoming normal” in the UK.

The equalities minister said Conservative shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy and Reform UK’s Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick have made racist statements in recent years, and rejected criticism she was “calling them names”.

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