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Labour Calls for Action Against Truss and Anderson for Controversial Remarks

The Labour Party has demanded that Liz Truss and Lee Anderson be stripped of the Conservative whip for their divisive comments, as senior Tories and opposition leaders urge Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to intervene.

Overview

  • Liz Truss and Lee Anderson face criticism from within the Conservative Party and the opposition for their controversial media appearances.
  • Truss's comments at the Conservative Political Action Conference and her silence during an interview with Steve Bannon have sparked outrage.
  • Former Chancellor Sajid Javid and the Labour Party have rebuked Truss and Anderson for their remarks, highlighting concerns of racism, Islamophobia, and the spread of conspiracy theories.
  • The Labour Party urges Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to demonstrate leadership by taking action against Truss and Anderson, warning of the dangers of far-right views entering mainstream politics.
  • Truss's attempts to relaunch her political career and her association with far-right figures have drawn criticism, with calls for her to return her post-ministerial allowance.