Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been accused of having double standards by Reform UK’s Lee Anderson, who feels hard done by after his suspension for Islamophobia.
Sunak’s Double Standards
After his suspension from the Tory Party and subsequent defection to Reform UK, Lee Anderson has slammed Sunak for double standards.
Anderson Criticises Prime Minister
Lee Anderson has voiced criticism against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s response to the recent racism controversy within the Conservative Party.
Anderson Calls for Consistency
After facing allegations of Islamophobia himself, Anderson accused Sunak of not treating Abbott’s case with the same seriousness as his own.
Tory Donor Controversy
Recently, a Tory donor was exposed for making violent and racist remarks about the former Shadow Health Secretary Diane Abbott during a meeting in 2019.
Hester’s Racist Remarks
The Tory donor, Frank Hester, has been labelled as racist by a number of politicians including the Prime Minister himself for saying Abbott made him “want to hate all black women.”
Hester’s Violent Comments
Hester followed his racist comment by telling his audience he thinks that Abbott “Should be shot” for her politics.
Call for Consistency
Reform UK’s Lee Anderson called for consistency in disciplinary actions, urging Sunak to apply similar measures to Hester as he did with Anderson himself following a separate controversy.
Anderson’s Suspension
Former Tory MP Lee Anderson was suspended by the Conservative Party after his accusations towards the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, that many slammed as “Islamophobic.”
Anderson’s Controversial Comments
Anderson insisted that he believed Khan had allowed himself and the city of London to be in “control” of so-called “Islamists.”
Donations an Issue
Frank Hester donated £10 million to the Tory Party, which critics say is the reason that Sunak has let Hester off the hook.
Anderson Blames Money
Anderson insisted that Sunak was inconsistent in his responses to the two incidents, “I haven’t got £10 million lying about in the bank,” Anderson insisted.
Anderson Calls Out Sunak
Anderson cited the money as the reason Hester was not punished like he was, “this chap who’s made these alleged racist comments, he’s got a few quid which he donated to the party,” he said.
Sunak’s Misinformation
Sunak has repeatedly claimed that Hester had “Apologised” for his comments, although Hester has so far only admitted his words were “rude.”
Sunak Accepts Hester’s Response
According to Sunak, “The comments allegedly made by Frank Hester were racist and wrong,” followed by “where remorse is shown it should be accepted.”
Sunak’s Response to Anderson
When responding to Anderson’s comments, Sunak refrained from calling them Islamophobic, instead opting to call them “wrong” while suspending the MP for Ashfield.
Public Wants Consistency
Anderson called for consistency in Sunak’s two responses, claiming that’s what the public wants to see “a lot of people out there would be asking now for consistency,” he said.
Hester’s “Nasty” Comments
“If you’re going to have one bloke say some nasty things,” Anderson said, “surely you should use the same sort of discipline,” referring to Hester’s comments.
Anderson Welcomed to Right-Wing Party
Anderson defected to Reform UK despite his past grievances with the leader of the Party, Richard Tice, with Tice welcoming Anderson in a press conference.
Sunak Under Pressure
Sunak is under immense pressure to resign before he is ousted by his own party as the party faces a mass MP walkout ahead of the general election this year.
Tory Party Discontent
Anderson’s decision to defect to Reform UK along with the mass exodus of Tory MPs show the Party’s discontent with current leader Rishi Sunak.
25 Things You CAN’T Talk About Anymore
Remember the days when you could freely discuss just about anything without fear of sparking controversy? Well, those days are long gone. In today’s hyper-sensitive world, there are topics so fraught with tension that even mentioning them can lead to heated debates and hurt feelings. 25 Things You CAN’T Talk About Anymore
Stranded: 15 Worst British Cars in History
Ever had a car that spent more time with the mechanic than on the road? A car that turned every journey into a game of “Will we actually get there?” If so, you might just see a familiar face (or should we say, chassis) in our countdown to the most unreliable British car in history. Stranded: 15 Worst British Cars in History
“Britain Will Become Unrecognizable” – Suella Braverman Spells Disaster for UK Amid Steep Rise in Visas Issued
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has warned that Britain will become “unrecognizable,” criticizing the amount of work visas the Home Office has approved, despite only being removed from her role in November. “Britain Will Become Unrecognizable” – Suella Braverman Spells Disaster for UK Amid Steep Rise in Visas Issued
20 Things From the ‘70s That Are Not OK Today
Step into the time machine and set the dial to the 1970s, a decade of disco, bell-bottoms, and some rather questionable choices. While the ’70s gave us iconic music and groundbreaking TV, not everything from this groovy era would get a green light today. 20 Things From the ‘70s That Are Not OK Today
20 Best and Worst Universities in the UK
Navigating the UK university landscape is like deciphering a complex code of rankings, reviews, and reputations to uncover where you’ll not just learn, but truly flourish. Whether you’re drawn to the historic halls of Oxford or the creative buzz of Goldsmiths, finding your perfect fit is about aligning your aspirations with the unique offerings of each institution. 20 Best and Worst Universities in the UK
The post Islamophobia Row: Lee Anderson Accuses the Prime Minister of Hypocrisy first appeared on Edge Media.
Featured Image Credit: Shutterstock / Jerome460.
Oscar Davies, an expert in US and UK politics and sports, is renowned for his sharp and engaging writing style, appealing to a broad spectrum of readers.