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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kate Devlin

Sunak told to apologise after ex-minister’s ‘racial slur’ sparks diplomatic row

REUTERS

Rishi Sunak’s first overseas summit with other world leaders risks being undermined by a diplomatic row over a ‘crass racial slur’ used by a former Tory minister.

The Independent can reveal that the Japanese government complained about the comments, made in the House of Commons by ex-armed forces minister Mark Francois, and demanded a correction.

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