Baroness Warsi Resigns from Conservatives Citing Party's Shift to Far Right

The former cabinet minister steps down amid allegations of divisive language and criticism of the party's treatment of different communities.

Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, the UK's first Muslim cabinet minister, announced her resignation from the Conservative Party, citing its move to the far right.
Warsi's departure follows her support for Marieha Hussain, a protester acquitted of racially aggravated charges for a placard depicting Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman as 'coconuts'.
The Conservative Party had launched an investigation into Warsi's alleged use of divisive language after she posted a picture of herself drinking from a coconut.
Warsi has been a vocal critic of the party's handling of racism and Islamophobia, previously calling out senior figures for their comments and actions.
Her resignation comes just days before the Conservative Party conference, where leadership hopefuls will present their visions for the party's future.