Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, the first Muslim cabinet minister in Britain, has resigned from the Conservative Party, citing its shift to the far right and double standards in its treatment of different communities. Warsi, who previously served as co-chair of the party, criticized its current direction and said that it no longer aligns with the party she initially joined.
Her decision comes after controversy over her support for a pro-Palestinian protester who was acquitted of racial abuse charges for carrying a placard depicting prominent Conservative figures. Warsi posted a picture of herself drinking from a coconut in solidarity with the protester, leading to complaints and an investigation by the party.
Warsi has a history of taking stands against racism and Islamophobia within the Conservative Party, including defending colleagues like Nusrat Ghani who faced discrimination based on their religion. She has also criticized party members for their comments against pro-Palestine protests.
Her resignation comes just before the Conservative Party conference, where leadership hopefuls will make their cases to take over the party. Warsi’s departure highlights ongoing issues of racism and double standards within the Conservative Party and raises questions about its future direction.
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