Tory politician or not, anyone caught committing racism against a potential MP should have the book thrown at them. It something that is worth spending police budgets on to get to the bottom of it.
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why would you run for the most Islamophobic party in britain then???
This is the best summary I could come up with:
A Tory parliamentary candidate said she would not be put off standing despite being sent racist abuse including images of a severed pig's head.
Ms Chauhan said the abuse had got worse since she was selected to stand for the Conservatives at the next general election, which is due by January 2025.
"I was in the middle of party conference, so I'm feeling incredibly worried because phone calls started at the same time," she said.
Ms Chauhan, who represents the East Hunsbury and Shelfleys ward and is cabinet member for flooding on West Northants Council, said these incidents would not stop her continuing her political career.
"We continue to work with a number of partners across the region around hate crime, and I would encourage anyone who has been the victim of an incident to get in touch with us right away, either through our website or by calling 101."
The Bedford seat is currently represented by Labour MP Mohammad Yasin, who was recently stopped from boarding a flight in Canada due to his first name, the Commons heard.
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So someone stuck a letter in her mail and someone stood close to her?
Talk about pearl clutching.
Sorry, but can I ask: have you ever been racially abused or intimidated?
I'm just curious given your comment.
She also got sent a picture and said someone was racist towards her. Must be true then. She is a Tory, they never lie for their own benefit.
Precisely why we should spend police budgeting on an investigation. It is not unusual for some people to push their ethnicity and a victimisation claim to garner votes. If there is malice behind it, then she deserves protection. This is a potential MP after all. But if it is a narrative just to gain votes that she would not get, then that also should be known.
I think it is fair to question it since she is resorting to the BBC media to push a storyline.
I am with you on that one. I am also disappointed by the BBC.
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