Tory candidate accused of dog-whistle tactics against rival with Indian name

Marco Longhi, standing for Dudley North, asked British-Pakistani voters if they could trust Labour’s Sonia Kumar

A Conservative candidate has been criticised for sending letters to British-Pakistani voters allegedly insinuating they should vote for him instead of his Labour rival because of her Indian surname.

Marco Longhi, the Tory candidate fighting for re-election in Dudley North against Sonia Kumar, has been accused of using dog whistle politics and attempting to “alienate British Hindus”.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Marco Longhi, standing for Dudley North, asked British-Pakistani voters if they could trust Labour’s Sonia KumarUK election live – latest updatesA Conservative candidate has been criticised for sending letters to British-Pakistani voters allegedly insinuating they should vote for him instead of his Labour rival because of her Indian surname.Marco Longhi, the Tory candidate fighting for re-election in Dudley North against Sonia Kumar, has been accused of using dog whistle politics and attempting to “alienate British Hindus”. Continue reading…