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The Labour Party has issued a strong condemnation of a racist comment attributed to a party source, which compared Muslim voters to Hamas. This has sparked significant backlash and accusations of Islamophobia, particularly ahead of a mayoral count. Multiple Labour representatives, including MPs and party spokespeople, have emphasized that the individual who made the comment does not represent the party's values and is not authorized to speak on its behalf. The controversy arises amid heightened sensitivities and a call from within the party to address and rectify anti-Muslim sentiments.
Labour in touch to say “The Labour Party has strongly condemned this racist quote which has not come from anyone who is speaking on behalf of party or whose values are welcome in the party." https://t.co/7MWUICRBmn
Once again I’m deeply disturbed by Islamophobic quotes given to the media by "Labour sources". When politicians are confronted with racist bile, it should be immediately condemned. As a party we need to listen to and acknowledge concerns, not hold British Muslims in contempt.
Labour condemns 'racist remark' by party source ahead of mayoral count. https://t.co/MXQZJsVxPi
The Labour Party has strongly condemned what it describes as a "racist" comment provided by a party source. https://t.co/KqRkno27HY
This is racist. Muslim voters, indeed voters of any faith and none, who rejected Labour because of the crisis in the Middle East should not be compared to Hamas. This source needs to be disciplined. The party must not continue to tolerate this kind of anti-Muslim bigotry. https://t.co/9I3BfyLmGj
🚨 NEW: A Labour party spokesperson said: “The Labour Party has strongly condemned this racist quote which has not come from anyone who is speaking on behalf of party or whose values are welcome in the party.” https://t.co/Vci12dJmIt
Islamophobia coming through from The Labour Party. It always does show itself eventually. Here's another reminder incase their backtracking had tricked you- DO NOT VOTE LABOUR https://t.co/qG3RGsvgDl
A Labour Party Spokesperson said: ‘The Labour party has strongly condemned this racist quote which has not come from anyone who is speaking on behalf of the party or who’s values are welcome in the party.’ https://t.co/2ujcgsjx7C
Just asked the Labour Party about this quote and a spokeswoman said: “The Labour Party has strongly condemned this racist quote which has not come from anyone who is speaking on behalf of party or whose values are welcome in the party.” https://t.co/ucBZuemFKh
This quote from a Labour source is absolutely disgusting. Once again Labour shows its bigoted contempt towards British Muslims. Beyond vile! https://t.co/aLuaivrhsT