Jack Walters
Guest Reporter
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to remove the whip from a Labour MP who shared a social media post accusing Tory leader Kemi Badenoch of representing “white-supremacy in blackface”.
Labour MP Dawn Butler shared a post by Nigerian journalist Nels Abbey that offered “tips for surviving the immediate surge of Badenochism (ie white supremacy in blackface)”.
Butler, who served as Jeremy Corbyn’s Shadow Equalities Secretary, later deleted the post from her feed.
Labour sources noted the post was quickly taken down by Butler and pointed to the Prime Minister saying that Badenoch becoming the first black leader of a British party was “a proud moment for our country”.
However, ex-Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng yesterday slammed Butler over her decision to share the offensive post on the social media.
Speaking to Camilla Tominey on GB News, Kwarteng said: “On a personal level I’ve always got on with her, but her race-baiting is completely crazy.”
He added: “I genuinely think that given what she said, she should have the whip removed from her. There should be some discipline and some disciplinary measure against this kind of really hateful divisiveness.”
Kwarteng was at the heart of a separate Labour race row after Rupa Huq was suspended in 2022 for saying the ex-Spelthorne MP was only “superficially black”.
Huq regained the Labour whip six months later after apologising for her comments and undergoing anti-racism training.
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Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice has slammed Sir Keir Starmer over Labour's plan to deal with the Channel crossing crisis.
In a social media post, the Boston & Skegness MP said: "Meaningless twaddle from Home Secretary.
"Labour will not stop the boats. Labour’s policy means more people dying. Only Reform UK will stop the boats."
Sir Keir Starmer has seemingly turned to Europe over the Channel crossing crisis.
The Prime Minister, who pledged to "smash the gangs" ahead of the 2024 General Election, has struggled to deal with increasing numbers of migrants embarking on the perilous 21-mile journey.
However, in a social media post this morning, Starmer appeared to speak out just days after GB News revealed that the 2024 number has already exceeded the total haul for 2023.
The Prime Minister said: "As a former Director of Public Prosecutions, I know that the operations fighting organised crime are complex. It doesn't stop at our borders.
"It can’t be defeated by one country alone. By rebuilding our global alliances, we can smash the gangs and secure our borders."
Kemi Badenoch has started appointing members to her Shadow Cabinet after winning the Tory leadership race on Saturday.
The Leader of the Opposition made Nigel Huddleston and Lord Dominic Johnson joint-chairs of the Conservative Party.
Badenoch's decision came just hours after Castle Point MP Rebecca Harris was made Shadow Chief Whip.
Reform UK has cast a major shadow over the Conservative Party as data reveals voter turnout in the Tory leadership contest hit a record low following the victory of Kemi Badenoch yesterday.
Despite Badenoch securing 53,806 votes against Jenrick's 41,388, the contest was marked by a record-low turnout and the tightest margin of victory in Tory leadership history.
The result showed the Conservative Party's electorate has shrunk by 23.6 per cent since 2022, with only 131,680 eligible voters this time (down from 172,437).
GB News also understands that Reform UK's membership has grown to more than 93,000 as of November 3, 2024.
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Labour MP Dawn Butler shared a post by Nigerian journalist Nels Abbey that offered “tips for surviving the immediate surge of Badenochism (ie white supremacy in blackface)”.
Butler, who served as Jeremy Corbyn’s Shadow Equalities Secretary, later deleted the post from her feed.
Labour sources noted the post was quickly taken down by Butler and pointed to the Prime Minister saying that Badenoch becoming the first black leader of a British party was “a proud moment for our country”.
However, ex-Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng yesterday slammed Butler over her decision to share the offensive post on the social media.
Speaking to Camilla Tominey on GB News, Kwarteng said: “On a personal level I’ve always got on with her, but her race-baiting is completely crazy.”
He added: “I genuinely think that given what she said, she should have the whip removed from her. There should be some discipline and some disciplinary measure against this kind of really hateful divisiveness.”
Kwarteng was at the heart of a separate Labour race row after Rupa Huq was suspended in 2022 for saying the ex-Spelthorne MP was only “superficially black”.
Huq regained the Labour whip six months later after apologising for her comments and undergoing anti-racism training.
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Tice slams Starmer over Labour's Channel crossing plan - 'Meaningless twaddle!'
Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice has slammed Sir Keir Starmer over Labour's plan to deal with the Channel crossing crisis.
In a social media post, the Boston & Skegness MP said: "Meaningless twaddle from Home Secretary.
"Labour will not stop the boats. Labour’s policy means more people dying. Only Reform UK will stop the boats."
Starmer turns to Europe over Channel crossing crisis - 'Rebuild global alliances!'
Sir Keir Starmer has seemingly turned to Europe over the Channel crossing crisis.
The Prime Minister, who pledged to "smash the gangs" ahead of the 2024 General Election, has struggled to deal with increasing numbers of migrants embarking on the perilous 21-mile journey.
However, in a social media post this morning, Starmer appeared to speak out just days after GB News revealed that the 2024 number has already exceeded the total haul for 2023.
The Prime Minister said: "As a former Director of Public Prosecutions, I know that the operations fighting organised crime are complex. It doesn't stop at our borders.
"It can’t be defeated by one country alone. By rebuilding our global alliances, we can smash the gangs and secure our borders."
Badenoch makes first Shadow Cabinet appointments
Kemi Badenoch has started appointing members to her Shadow Cabinet after winning the Tory leadership race on Saturday.
The Leader of the Opposition made Nigel Huddleston and Lord Dominic Johnson joint-chairs of the Conservative Party.
Badenoch's decision came just hours after Castle Point MP Rebecca Harris was made Shadow Chief Whip.
Reform UK casts major shadow over Tory Party as membership slumps
Reform UK has cast a major shadow over the Conservative Party as data reveals voter turnout in the Tory leadership contest hit a record low following the victory of Kemi Badenoch yesterday.
Despite Badenoch securing 53,806 votes against Jenrick's 41,388, the contest was marked by a record-low turnout and the tightest margin of victory in Tory leadership history.
The result showed the Conservative Party's electorate has shrunk by 23.6 per cent since 2022, with only 131,680 eligible voters this time (down from 172,437).
GB News also understands that Reform UK's membership has grown to more than 93,000 as of November 3, 2024.
READ THE FULL STORY HERE
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