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Home Secretary urged to take politics of division seriously
Home Secretary Suella Braverman arrives for a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, London, ahead of a mini-budget announcement by Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng

CLAUDIA WEBBE has written to Home Secretary Suella Braverman urging her to take the politics of division seriously following the violence and disorder in Leicester.

Clashes between the Hindu and Muslim communities broke out in Belgrave and North Evington areas last week and tensions remain high.

Ms Webbe said that “thuggery, political right-wing nationalism from abroad, far-right fascism and racism are key features of the disorder” that took place in her constituency.

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