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Jamel Smith

Surrey shop accused of racism removes image of tobacco plantation

A shop in Surrey that faced racism allegations over an “incredibly triggering” image of a tobacco plantation has now removed it and the business has apologised “unreservedly”.

Farrants in Cobham came under fire after Misan Harriman, the chairman of London’s Southbank Centre and a photographer who has taken portraits of the Sussexes, including Princess Lilibet, said he was “speechless” when he saw the image behind the counter.

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