Boris Johnson is one of the most openly racist and Islamophobic politicians in recent British history. His own abhorrent statements aside, Johnson leads a party where multiple members have been excluded for Islamophobia, with a number subsequently readmitted. Johnson can say “Islam is the problem” and make comparisons between niqab-wearing women and letterboxes, and face scant political repercussions. It’s shameful that Johnson has reneged on the inquiry into Tory Islamophobia | Samira Shackle Read moreHowever, focusing on ugly rhetoric barely scratches the surface. Looking at the Tories’ record and their near-decade in government already, Islamophobia is likely to continue to be systemic.

Source: The Guardian January 05, 2020 12:45 UTC