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Shapps distances himself from Anderson’s ‘Islamist’ claim over Khan

Source: PA Wire

The Defence Secretary has distanced himself from Lee Anderson’s claim that “Islamists” have “got control” of Sadiq Khan while a fellow minister described the remarks as “foolish and dangerous.”

stopped short of criticising the remarks made by the Tory former deputy chairman, arguing that he had a right to “speak (his) mind” as he was pressed on

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