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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Diane Taylor and Peter Walker

Theologian in Jenrick xenophobia row says pair ‘could work together’

Krish Kandiah in a blue suit with a bright yellow vest underneath
Krish Kandiah, the founder of Sanctuary Foundation, says people ‘need to focus on the real challenges’. Photograph: Anna Gordon/The Guardian

The theologian who accused Robert Jenrick of xenophobia on the BBC has invited the shadow justice minister to work with him to ease tensions over migration rather than “ramping up anti-immigrant sentiment”.

Dr Krish Kandiah’s comments on Radio 4’s Thought for the Day, raising concerns about Jenrick’s remarks about the safety of his daughters because of small boat arrivals, caused a row after a complaint from the shadow justice secretary, with the item being retrospectively edited by the BBC.

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