Politics · 20 August 2026
Equalities minister says racism and sexism are becoming normal in Britain
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Bridget Phillipson warned that toxic online spaces are dragging too many young men into extreme hostility towards women. Speaking on a political podcast on Thursday, the Labour MP claimed senior politicians from rival parties had recently used racist language. She also heavily criticised the police, arguing they have spent decades failing to properly investigate crimes against female victims.
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