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EXCLUSIVE: ITV News has now been passed 181 alleged cases of Islamophobia among Conservative Party members.
And guess what? We've learned many of them CAN STILL VOTE to choose our next Prime Minister, even if they're being investigated.
Full report: itv.com/news/2019-07-0…
And guess what? We've learned many of them CAN STILL VOTE to choose our next Prime Minister, even if they're being investigated.
Full report: itv.com/news/2019-07-0…
Discrepancy is between those who are suspended (no voting rights) and those who are merely 'investigated' (who can still vote). Party Chair @BrandonLewis tells me as far as he's concerned it's "innocent until proven guilty."
In response to our report, @BorisJohnson has promised to look at our findings but still refuses to commit to a specific inquiry into Islamophobia, telling me today that the Conservatives will look at "every manner of prejudice".
Meanwhile, @Jeremy_Hunt commits to an inquiry, but says first you have to define Islamophobia. Many fear that leaves quite a lot of wriggle room, given the party has been reluctant to adopt the definition used by Labour and other mainstream parties.
NEW: The Equalities and Human Rights Commission says it will be using our evidence as part of its enquiries into complaints regarding the Conservative Party.
