Tory MP: The public will back Ukip MEP over ‘bongo bongo’ jibe
Godfrey Bloom’s reference to “bongo bongo land” was not racist and the majority of the public would back his arguments, a Tory MP has said.
Ukip brushes ‘bongo bongo’ row under the carpet
Ukip will not be taking disciplinary action against one of its MEPs, despite outrage over his use of the phrase “bongo bongo land”.
The anti-racist vans: Campaigners fight back with mobile Home Office attack ads
A van attacking the Home Office for stirring up racial tension were seen around London today, in a rebuff to the government’s so-called ‘racist vans’.
The Political Week Online: Top Marx for Michael Gove
Is racial profiling no longer racist? Are rape threats hilarious? Are free schools Marxist? Is Robert Mugabe good for Zimbabwe? Trolls compete for the ego-validating wrath of the internet.
‘We must be ruthless’: But who’s taking the lead on Lawrence family spying?
The government is rejecting Labour’s calls for an independent probe after it emerged Stephen Lawrence’s family was spied on by undercover Metropolitan police officers.
The Political Week Online: Lords have Mercer
Patrick Mercer announced he is resigning the Tory whip, following a cash for questions sting. Rod Liddle said some racist stuff. People objected. Louise Mensch told them to be quiet. They didn’t.
More Ukip horror as investigation exposes racist abuse
There were further examples of rampant racism in Ukip today, after a newspaper investigation uncovered even more offensive comments from local councillors.
Ukip surges to new poll high despite racism accusations
Nigel Farage’s Ukip surged to a new poll high today, despite ongoing revelations of racist and far-right behaviour from its candidates ahead of the local elections.
Ukip’s dark night of the soul: Farage hits out at racism allegation
Nigel Farage hit out at his critics this morning, after a weekend of disastrous press coverage which highlighted racism among members and chaos at the top of the party.
The Political Week Online: UKIP if you want to – courting the Kippers
Race-based sexual volcanoes are taking it a bit far, even if the Tories are trying on a bit of the UKIP look this week. Meanwhile, Wikileaks give us lulz, Winston Churchill gets put on fivers, and George Galloway says silly things. Or, as he calls them, things.
