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Robert Jenrick criticised over ‘didn’t see another white face’ comment
Robert Jenrick's remarks about racial integration in Handsworth have sparked criticism from local MPs and Labour leaders who call his views misleading and divisive.
- On March 14, Robert Jenrick, Shadow Justice Secretary, reportedly said he `didn't see another white face` during a Handsworth, Birmingham visit, adding `that's not the kind of country I want to live in`.
- During a 90-minute filming visit earlier this year, Robert Jenrick said he found Handsworth, Birmingham `absolutely appalling` and `one of the worst integrated places`, noticing he `didn’t see another white face`.
- Local critics pointed out Ayoub Khan, independent MP for the area, said Jenrick seemed to assess white presence during a 90-minute visit, while Anna Turley, Labour Party chairwoman, argued people of colour should not justify their Britishness.
- Calls for an explanation followed after opponents said Robert Jenrick needs to urgently explain himself and noted his remarks cross a Labour leadership red line, arriving after Kemi Badenoch said `I am British, as we all are` on Sunday.
- Amid broader debate, critics pointed to 14 years of austerity under Conservative governments and alleged neglect by the Labour-run council, while campaigners warned such remarks `play into the hands of far right`, Georgie Laming said.
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