In an eve of election interview, Johnson was confronted about the occasion he scoffed about “tank-topped bum boys” in an article about Labour MP Peter Mandelson at a time when his sexuality was still not publicly known.
From dog-whistles to support for far-right parties, the Tories’ record on anti-Semitism is not being scrutinised, despite two suspended candidates still standing as Tory candidates in the election.
“In the past year I’ve been repeatedly targeted in the street by far right activists, including attempts to use physical assault, and homophobic abuse” he said at the time. “Given the context, it seems unthinkable that I was singled out for anything other than a politically motivated, premeditated attack.”
School leaders have raised concerns about shortages in subjects such as maths and science.
Louis Stedman-Bryce has quit following the selection of a candidate who “posted homophobic views” on Facebook
The Scottish Conservatives have withdrawn support for Aberdeen North candidate Ryan Houghton.
‘The Greta Thunberg of abortion’ is standing against Stella Creasy who has had to seek police protection after standing up for women’s right to decide.
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