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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Abbie Llewelyn

Dawn Butler accuses Tory MP of causing 'racist pile-on' after 'mates overseas' comment

Dawn Butler told MPs that, after posting her speech on social media, she received ‘thousands of abusive messages’ - (PA)

Former Labour minister Dawn Butler has accused a senior shadow minister of triggering a "racist pile-on" after he targeted her on X.

During a Commons debate on Black History Month last Thursday, Ms Butler spoke in favour of the UK providing reparations for "stolen labour, stolen wealth, stolen land or stolen opportunity".

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