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this section made me think..
More than 20 years ago, I can remember some of the saner Tory politicians pointing this out. That knee jerk defence of historical racism was alienating some people who would otherwise vote Tory. The Tory grassroots didn’t want to hear it then, though, and they still don't show much sign of being willing to listen.
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Saw this article in the guardian today,
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/jan/07/new-black-tories-labour-doesnt-seem-to-understand-how-its-happening?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Interesting reading about modern black conservatives, and how Cameron’s push for a more diverse selection list has lead us to rishi sunak as pm, this section made me think..
“many African and Caribbean people hold naturally conservative views on religion, education and work ethic, but the Conservative party still has work to do in making them feel welcome”