25 November 2012

Former Conservative Peer Shreela Flather: Muslims Are All On Benefits And Vote Labour

.... Lynton is right to say it is pointless for the Conservatives to chase Muslim votes. They are all on benefits and all vote Labour.’

The Labour party launched a stinging attack on the baroness, who has made several past controversial statements on large Muslim families and benefit claims.

Michael Dugher MP, Labour Party Vice Chair, said in response: "These shocking comments are totally unacceptable, there can be no place in politics for this kind of language or for such grossly offensive and ignorant attitudes. [The Huffington Post] Read more