A Tory former minister has sparked a fresh Islamophobia row after claiming there are ‘no-go areas’ in parts of London and Birmingham.
Paul Scully, the MP for Sutton and Cheam, made the comments during a conversation about Islamophobic sentiment within the Conservative party following comments by MP Lee Anderson. Speaking about regions in London and Birmingham, the former minister for the capital said there were some “no-go areas” where Muslim people live.“The point I am trying to make is if you look at parts of Tower Hamlets, for example, where there are no-go areas," he told the BBC.
”Read more: Lee Anderson refuses to apologise for 'Islamist' comments as he doubles down on criticism of Sadiq KhanRead more: PM denies Tories have 'Islamophobic tendencies' as minister says Lee Anderson's comments were 'profoundly wrong' A spokesperson for Tower Hamlets Council said: “These comments are surprising and extremely disappointing. Tower Hamlets is one of the most popular places in the country to live, work and visit.
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