The UK election is witnessing a rise in religious sectarianism, with Tory MP Marco Longhi attempting to discredit his Labour rival by highlighting her Hindu background to Muslim voters. This move has been criticized as shameful by Charlotte Littlewood. Additionally, there is growing concern over the endorsement of the 'Hindu Manifesto' by several Tory candidates. The manifesto calls for looser visa rules for Hindus, a crackdown on 'microaggressions,' more state-funded religious schools, and relaxed immigration rules for elderly Hindus. Critics argue that these pledges undermine Tory credibility on immigration and free speech, with 10 candidates backing the manifesto.
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Another Tory MP endorses the sectarian 'Hindu Manifesto', which calls for relaxed visa rules for Hindus, and a crackdown on "microaggressions". By my count, that's 10 candidates backing these pledges. Seriously undermines Tory credibility on immigration and free speech. https://t.co/WUUiheeY4W
📙 Great to be briefed on the Hindu Manifesto by some of the hardworking local community in North East Hampshire. ✅ I fully support their calls for religious freedom, tolerance, and fairness. #SupportingHinduManifesto2024 https://t.co/6kCBma4r5c
An alarming number of would-be MPs want to make the UK election about ‘Muslim’ or ‘Hindu’ issues. This sectarianism has no place in a modern democracy. We must stand up to it, says Charlotte Littlewood https://t.co/W3GQU6Ld3e
Religious sectarianism has infected the UK election. Tory MP Marco Longhi has tried to discredit his Labour rival in the eyes of Muslim voters by drawing attention to her Hindu background. This is shameful, says Charlotte Littlewood https://t.co/W3GQU6Ld3e
The Hindu community contributes so much to our local culture and economy in North East Leeds. For decades, I have been proud to work with Hindus to improve our communities. I was delighted to endorse the Hindu manifesto at a recent hustings in North East Leeds. https://t.co/9PnVW4fYXI