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Rupa Huq’s Labour suspension for saying Kwasi Kwarteng ‘superficially Black’ is lifted

Exclusive: West London MP says she has completed ‘anti-racism and bias training’ after having whip restored

Evening Standard

'Tory MPs cashing in on Rupa Huq's offensive Kwarteng comments fail to see own record'

Our columnist Darren Lewis doesn't mince his words as he calls out Tory MPs and right-wing commentators for jumping on the opportunity to criticise Huq's comments without looking at their own behaviour

Daily Mirror

When we judge politicians’ views, why should their skin colour be in any way relevant?

As ethnic diversity becomes the new normal in politics, ideas should be the focus of discussion

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'Rupa Huq's racist comments about Chancellor show Labour is stuck in a time warp'

Saira Khan says seeing more people of colour in positions of power and influence sends a great message to the rest of us in society - and Rupa Huq's comments show what is wrong with the Labour Party

Daily Mirror

Sadiq Khan says Rupa Huq’s remarks about Kwasi Kwarteng were racist but she is not

London mayor Sadiq Khan said comments made by London MP Rupa Huq about the chancellor were “racist” but insisted she herself is not.

Evening Standard

Of course Rupa Huq was wrong, but why is it the left that always gets it in the neck for racism?

In this climate, anti-racists are always one mistake away from disgrace, while rightwingers who cause division get away scot-free, says writer Nelson Abbey

The Guardian - UK

I am clinging to my surefire tactic to get through these days of anxiety

These are anxiety-inducing days. The pound tanking, interest rates rising, mortgage payments set to increase — and that’s just this week’s bad news. Then there’s the worries we all have that only our nearest and dearest will usually know about. In my case, I wake up every morning unsure if…

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Labour membership rises as party ends conference buoyed by polls

Angela Rayner invites activists to imagine meeting under a Labour government, and insiders say gathering was big financial success

The Guardian - UK

Starmer says he is ‘serious’ alternative to Truss with ‘common sense’ plans

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said it was time for a ‘serious prime minister’.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer slams Rupa Huq's 'racist' comments and refuses to say she'll rejoin party

MP Rupa Huq was suspended from Labour for 'ill-judged' comments to a conference fringe event, where she said Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng was 'superficially' black

Daily Mirror

Keir Starmer says Rupa Huq comments about Kwasi Kwarteng were ‘racist’

‘She will be dealt with’, says Labour leader – but insists any reinstatement would not be up to him

The Independent UK

Sir Keir Starmer says MP Rupa Huq’s comments about Kwasi Kwarteng were ‘racist’

Ms Huq was suspended from the Labour party after her remarks that the Chancellor is ‘superficially’ black appeared online.

The Independent UK

Labour offering ‘common sense’ political centre ground, says Starmer

The Labour leader said he hoped the party was more like the one led by Sir Tony Blair than Jeremy Corbyn.

The Independent UK

Rupa Huq’s comments on Kwasi Kwarteng were ‘racist’, says Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has branded comments made by a Labour MP about the Chancellor being "superficially black” as racist.

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The Independent UK

Liz Truss must fix self-inflicted ‘mess’ after IMF warning, says Keir Starmer

Labour leader says his own mortgage payments have gone up by ‘few hundred pounds’ a month

Manchester Evening News

Labour suspends MP who described chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng as 'superficially' black

MP Rupa Huq has now offered a 'wholehearted' apology for the 'ill-judged' remarks

Reuters

UK's Labour suspends lawmaker for saying Kwarteng 'superficially' Black

An opposition Labour lawmaker was suspended from the party on Tuesday after being accused of making racist comments about British finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng, with a party spokesperson saying it would call on her to apologise.

The Independent UK

Labour MP apologises for calling Kwasi Kwarteng ‘superficially’ Black after suspension

Ed Miliband says Labour must decide on Rupa Huq’s future after ‘reprehensible and awful’ comments

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Evening Standard

Who is Rupa Huq? Labour MP suspended over Kwasi Kwarteng comments

It is thought that Dr Huq made the comments at a fringe event at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool on Monday

The Independent UK

Suspended Labour MP apologises for calling Kwasi Kwarteng ‘superficially’ black

Rupa Huq gave her ‘sincere and heartfelt’ apologies to the Chancellor over her ‘ill-judged’ remarks.

Wales Online

MP Rupa Huq suspended after calling Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng 'superficially' black

In audio published online, Ms Huq can be heard discussing Mr Kwarteng’s elite school background

The Independent UK

Labour suspends MP heard calling Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng ‘superficially’ black

Rupa Huq is understood to have been placed on administrative suspension.

Daily Mirror

Labour MP Rupa Huq suspended after 'racist' comment on Kwasi Kwarteng

The MP provoked outrage when she described the Tory Chancellor as a "superficially black man" at a fringe event during the party conference.

The Guardian - UK

Rupa Huq apologises to Kwasi Kwarteng for ‘ill-judged’ comments

Party whip suspended after Labour MP accused of making ‘racist’ comment about chancellor

The Independent UK

Labour removes party whip after MP calls Kwarteng ‘superficially’ black

In audio published online, Rupa Huq was heard discussing the chancellor’s private school background

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