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The Labour Party is super vulnerable to criticisms of racism for a couple of reasons it’s good to understand. Firstly it’s funded by lots and lots of real humans. Directly, by small donors (politically engaged people, members) or indirectly via unions. The tories don’t have this problem, they’re funded very differently and have only a handful of members (many of whom aren’t even active/engaged). There will always be bad ideas and bigotry in any large mix of people. Secondly the party is actively anti-racist, because it’s concerned with systematic injustices generally. Racism is therefore exposed. Again, the tories don’t have this problem.
About Murray. I’ve read that book and found it quite compelling but it all comes from a position of western exceptionalism that felt uncomfortable and really needs justification. I’ve since read and watch him talk about areas I know a little more about ... and he’s clearly absolutely full of shit and (sadly) defaulting to standard bull$hit views people like Scruton and Dellingpole have been pushing for years on behalf of others, for cash.