Racism

Allison Pearson pictured speaking about her police encounter on Nigel Farage's GB News show

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Journalist in 'hate crime' police row accused of making 'racist' tweet

Members of the National Socialist Movement, one of the largest neo-Nazi groups in the US, pictured in 2018

Members of the National Socialist Movement, one of the largest neo-Nazi groups in the US, pictured in 2018

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Neo Nazis 'to descend on Scottish town for white power concert'

The comedian's message spread from Turnberry to a beach on Staten Island

The comedian's message spread from Turnberry to a beach on Staten Island

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Hopefully Janey Godley’s verdict on Trump has reached US voters

An SNP MP previously wrote to the community council concerning comments made by David Gardner

An SNP MP previously wrote to the community council concerning comments made by David Gardner

Community Council

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Scottish community councillor accused of 'abhorrent racism'

Solicitor Aamer Anwar speaks to supporters and members of the media outside Capital House, Edinburgh

Solicitor Aamer Anwar speaks to supporters and members of the media outside Capital House, Edinburgh

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Scottish justice system ‘institutionally racist’, lawyer tells Sheku Bayoh inquiry

Police in Southport, Merseyside, after a man was detained and a knife seized following a horrific stabbing which killed three

Police in Southport, Merseyside, after a man was detained and a knife seized following a horrific stabbing which killed three

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Will ‘levelling’ with racists about the truth prevent riots in the future?

Supporters of a 'pro-UK' rally endorsed by Tommy Robinson gathered in George Square on Saturday

Supporters of a 'pro-UK' rally endorsed by Tommy Robinson gathered in George Square on Saturday

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Familiar anti-trans activists stood with the fascists in Glasgow. We must ask why

The counter-protest has been set up in response to a 'pro-UK' demonstration planned in Glasgow for this weekend

The counter-protest has been set up in response to a 'pro-UK' demonstration planned in Glasgow for this weekend

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Everything you need to know about Saturday's far-right counter-protest in Glasgow

Health boards have been asked to make 'rapid progress' on addressing racism’s impact on patients and staff

Health boards have been asked to make 'rapid progress' on addressing racism’s impact on patients and staff

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Scottish health boards urged to step up on tackling racism

Janey Godley will show support for anti-racism rally in Glasgow

Janey Godley will show support for anti-racism rally in Glasgow

Janey Godley among celebrities backing Glasgow anti-racism rally this weekend

Pontins' apology came years after it was alleged to be blocking people from staying at its parks on racist grounds

Pontins' apology came years after it was alleged to be blocking people from staying at its parks on racist grounds

Pontins' 'later than expected' apology welcomed three years after racism row

Raymond Connolly speaking to the media outside Northampton Crown Court after his wife, Lucy Connolly, pleaded guilty to stirring up racial hatred

Raymond Connolly speaking to the media outside Northampton Crown Court after his wife, Lucy Connolly, pleaded guilty to stirring up racial hatred

Conservative Party

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Tory councillor's wife faces 'substantial' jail time after guilty plea in racism case

In this week’s column, the aim is to sketch out a critique of authoritarian responses and reliance on the state, in favour of elevating questions of social class and democracy

In this week’s column, the aim is to sketch out a critique of authoritarian responses and reliance on the state, in favour of elevating questions of social class and democracy

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Jonathon Shafi: New movement with class unity at its core can spring from these ashes

Billionaire Elon Musk (left) and former SNP leader Humza Yousaf have clashed on Twitter/X

Billionaire Elon Musk (left) and former SNP leader Humza Yousaf have clashed on Twitter/X

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Elon Musk and Humza Yousaf clash over 'race baiting' after legal warning

Hundreds of protesters turned out in Paisley in a show of support with the asylum seeker community against the far-right

Hundreds of protesters turned out in Paisley in a show of support with the asylum seeker community against the far-right

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Far-right fails as hundreds of anti-fascist protesters turn out in Paisley

It is the first case of its kind relating to recent far-right disorder across England and parts of Northern Ireland

It is the first case of its kind relating to recent far-right disorder across England and parts of Northern Ireland

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Two people jailed for stirring up racial hatred over England riots

The Labour MP Lauren Edwards has apologised for a series of offensive tweets

The Labour MP Lauren Edwards has apologised for a series of offensive tweets

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'Racism and ableism': Labour MP apologises for 'f****** estonians' tweet

Humza Yousaf during an interview with American news channel CNN

Humza Yousaf during an interview with American news channel CNN

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Humza Yousaf accuses Elon Musk of amplifying 'white supremacy' during CNN interview

Scottish communities of colour are terrified that no-one will listen to us until it is too late

Scottish communities of colour are terrified that no-one will listen to us until it is too late

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The delusion of Scottish exceptionalism hinders our anti-racism efforts

The opportunity here is for mainstream media to rebuild the trust it has lost, writes Richard Walker

The opportunity here is for mainstream media to rebuild the trust it has lost, writes Richard Walker

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Richard Walker: Scottish media mustn’t be bullied out of telling the truth on riots

Former first minister Humza Yousaf said that his comments about leaving the UK were not only about recent race riots

Former first minister Humza Yousaf said that his comments about leaving the UK were not only about recent race riots

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Humza Yousaf: It's not only racist pogroms making me consider leaving UK

Labour MP Clive Lewis attended an anti-fascist demonstration in his constituency

Labour MP Clive Lewis attended an anti-fascist demonstration in his constituency

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Labour MP ignores 'orders from party' and attends anti-fascist protest

The Home Office was defeated in its bid to deport two Sikh men after the Govanhill community sprang into action and blocked the van they were detained in from leaving

The Home Office was defeated in its bid to deport two Sikh men after the Govanhill community sprang into action and blocked the van they were detained in from leaving

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Lesley Riddoch: We must summon the Kenmure Street spirit and stand up against racism

Nigel Farage laid the groundwork for far-right violence in the UK, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

Nigel Farage laid the groundwork for far-right violence in the UK, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Wee Ginger Dug: The role of Reform UK in fostering far-right riots is plain to see

Humza Yousaf said the far-right riots over the weekend made him question his family's safety in Scotland

Humza Yousaf said the far-right riots over the weekend made him question his family's safety in Scotland

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Humza Yousaf questions family's future in Scotland after UK far-right riots

Police officers on the streets of Hartlepool following a violent riot.

Police officers on the streets of Hartlepool following a violent riot.

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Man charged with stirring up racial hatred on Facebook during riots

A woman was spotted holding up a 'hope not hate' sign in the middle of a violent riot in Southport

A woman was spotted holding up a 'hope not hate' sign in the middle of a violent riot in Southport

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'Brave' campaigner praised for holding up powerful sign amid Southport riot

Donald Trump's mega-Maga anti-women rhetoric could turn out to be electoral kryptonite

Donald Trump's mega-Maga anti-women rhetoric could turn out to be electoral kryptonite

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Kamala Harris’s campaign has power to show women united are unstoppable force

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has tried to play down the racism from his candidates

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has tried to play down the racism from his candidates

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Reform hopeful quits party as 'vast majority of candidates are racist bigots'

French far right leader Marine Le Pen

French far right leader Marine Le Pen

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There’s no getting away from the racist dimension of the far-right vote

Teachers must learn how to educate students about the perils of far-right politics

Teachers must learn how to educate students about the perils of far-right politics

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Combatting far-right narratives in politics must start in the classroom

Audience members repeatedly took Nigel Farage to task over allegations of racism associated with his party

Audience members repeatedly took Nigel Farage to task over allegations of racism associated with his party

BBC Question Time

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Audience tear into Nigel Farage during BBC Question Time special

Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage speaking during a BBC Question Time Leaders' Special at the Midlands Arts Centre in Birmingham

Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage speaking during a BBC Question Time Leaders' Special at the Midlands Arts Centre in Birmingham

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Nigel Farage: I've done more 'than anybody else alive' to combat far-right

Grant StClair-Armstrong once urged people to vote BNP before standing as a Reform UK candidate

Grant StClair-Armstrong once urged people to vote BNP before standing as a Reform UK candidate

General Election

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Reform UK candidate resigns over comments urging people to 'vote BNP'

English journalist Moya Lothian-McLean was told not to come to England

English journalist Moya Lothian-McLean was told not to come to England

General Election

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'You're not English': Woman tells mixed-race journalist Enoch Powell had 'right idea'

The fresh claims spell trouble for Rishi Sunak

The fresh claims spell trouble for Rishi Sunak

Conservative Party

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Fresh Frank Hester 'racism' claims put pressure on Tories over donations

Keir Starmer's Labour party has blocked Faiza Shaheen from standing for them in the General Election

Keir Starmer's Labour party has blocked Faiza Shaheen from standing for them in the General Election

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Blocked candidate to take legal action over 'campaign of racism from Labour'

Britain's first black woman MP Diane Abbott speaking during a Stand Up to Racism event in London in 2021

Britain's first black woman MP Diane Abbott speaking during a Stand Up to Racism event in London in 2021

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A few more ethnic minority MPs won’t change much. The UK needs a reckoning

Nigel Farage has been called out for his 'islamophobic' and 'racist' comments

Nigel Farage has been called out for his 'islamophobic' and 'racist' comments

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Nigel Farage slammed for 'racist' response to Tories' national conscription plans

Katie Hopkins is due to play three shows in Scotland as part of her comedy tour

Katie Hopkins is due to play three shows in Scotland as part of her comedy tour

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Anti-racism protest set for Katie Hopkins comedy gig in Edinburgh

Criticism of religion cannot be used to harm those with faith, writes Assa Samake-Roman

Criticism of religion cannot be used to harm those with faith, writes Assa Samake-Roman

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Assa Samake-Roman: Secularism should not be a vehicle for Islamophobia

Anas Sarwar appeared at the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) annual congress in Dundee

Anas Sarwar appeared at the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) annual congress in Dundee

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Labour MP hopeful's 'racist' Twitter posts came 'after' selection, Anas Sarwar says

Michael Gove announced the new UK Government's new extremism definition in March

Michael Gove announced the new UK Government's new extremism definition in March

How the Tory government are extremists – under their own new definition

A protester opposing the Scottish Government's hate crime laws outside the Scottish Parliament

A protester opposing the Scottish Government's hate crime laws outside the Scottish Parliament

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The 'Hate Monster' campaign fails to address the root causes of prejudice

The graffiti appeared near Humza Yousaf's home in Broughty Ferry

The graffiti appeared near Humza Yousaf's home in Broughty Ferry

Dundee City Council

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'Sickening': Racist graffiti aimed at Humza Yousaf appears near his home

Pictured: Roseanna McPhee

Pictured: Roseanna McPhee

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller

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Is the Gypsy Traveller community’s ethnic minority status under threat?

Mark Harper told Laura Kuenssberg it was up to the party whether to accept more donations from Frank Hester

Mark Harper told Laura Kuenssberg it was up to the party whether to accept more donations from Frank Hester

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'The donation stands': Minister defends keeping Frank Hester cash despite racism row

Speaker Lindsay Hoyle looks at Labour leader Keir Starmer

Speaker Lindsay Hoyle looks at Labour leader Keir Starmer

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Conservative Party

Wee Ginger Dug: Speaker and Keir Starmer are no innocents in Tory donor racism row

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has refused to hand back money from a top Tory donor who made 'racist' comments

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has refused to hand back money from a top Tory donor who made 'racist' comments

Conservative Party

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Tories 'have extra undeclared £5 million from racism scandal donor'

Abbott tried to no avail to ask a question at PMQs on Wednesday

Abbott tried to no avail to ask a question at PMQs on Wednesday

Conservative Party

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Did Speaker refuse Diane Abbott a question to spare Tory discomfort?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has rejected calls to hand back £10 million from a top donor amid a racism storm

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has rejected calls to hand back £10 million from a top donor amid a racism storm

Conservative Party

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Tories 'must give £10 million to charity of Diane Abbott's choice', SNP say

Clockwise from left: Speaker Lindsay Hoyle, MP Diane Abbott, and SNP group leader Stephen Flynn

Clockwise from left: Speaker Lindsay Hoyle, MP Diane Abbott, and SNP group leader Stephen Flynn

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'Unforgivable': Stephen Flynn tells Speaker to quit after Diane Abbott snub

Kevin Hollinrake said Frank Hester's comments were clearly racist

Kevin Hollinrake said Frank Hester's comments were clearly racist

Conservative Party

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'He's apologised': Tory MP says he would still accept cash from racism row donor

Top Tory donor Frank Hester reportedly said that MP Diane Abbott made him 'want to hate all black women' and that she 'should be shot'

Top Tory donor Frank Hester reportedly said that MP Diane Abbott made him 'want to hate all black women' and that she 'should be shot'

Conservative Party

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'I'm not racist': Those smokescreen words put black women like me at risk