No Apology by Lee Anderson + SNP v Speaker (Round 2)
Sunak avoids saying if he thought Anderson’s comments were Islamophobic
February 26, 2024
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February 26, 2024
No Apology by Lee Anderson + SNP v Speaker (Round 2)
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<p>Today, we look at the continued row over Lee Anderson’s refusal to apologise for comments aimed at Sadiq Khan. The Ashfield MP has said his words were “clumsy”, but said saying sorry “would be a sign of weakness”. Rishi Sunak says the comments by Mr Anderson were “wrong” but fell short of describing them as Islamophobic.</p><p>Plus Adam and Chris are joined by leader of the SNP in the House of Commons, Stephen Flynn who says the Speaker Lindsay Hoyle is “pulling parliament into disrepute”.</p><p>You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere
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