Lord Timothy Kirkhope, the former Conservative immigration minister, stated that the slogan 'Stop The Boats' has escalated tensions, fostering a hostile environment towards refugees and facilitating far-right violence.
Kirkhope expressed concern that the 'Stop The Boats' rhetoric has been co-opted by extremists, resulting in emotionally charged and dangerous sentiments that contributed to violent protests targeting ethnic communities.
The violent incidents that followed the Southport stabbing were fueled by misinformation, with online claims wrongfully linking a suspect to Muslim asylum seekers, exacerbating tensions against immigrants.
As Rishi Sunak focuses on the 'Stop The Boats' campaign, the deputy of former immigration minister cautions that such divisive language could have dire consequences for societal cohesion.
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