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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Evan Michael Clerigo

Who Is 'The Average Brit'? MP's Attack on 'Adverts Full of Black People' Sparks Race Row Over Representation

Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin (Credit: Twitter: Sarah Pochin MP)

Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin has ignited a furious backlash after claiming that modern adverts 'full of black people, full of Asian people' no longer reflect 'your average white family'.

The Runcorn and Helsby MP made the controversial remarks during an appearance on TalkTV, prompting widespread condemnation from politicians and campaigners who branded her comments 'offensive' and 'out of touch'.

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