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Jitendra Joshi and John Dunne

Paul Scully apologises for 'no-go areas' comment after uproar in Tower Hamlets

Former London minister Paul Scully on Tuesday apologised after he described parts of Tower Hamlets as a “no-go” area — sparking outrage from MPs and residents.

The Conservative MP for Sutton and Cheam made the comments on Monday during a discussion about allegations of anti-Muslim sentiments within the party.

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