Reform MP’s remarks about TV adverts were ‘racist’, says Wes Streeting

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Aletha Adu Political correspondentOctober 26, 2025 at 03:06 PM

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Wes Streeting, a Labour MP, has accused Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin of making racist remarks after she complained about advertisements featuring predominantly black and Asian individuals on TalkTV. Pochin later apologized for her "poorly phrased" comments, stating that her intention was to highlight the unrepresentative nature of British advertising. Streeting condemned these statements as a reflection of a resurgence in 1970s-1980s style racism and emphasized the need to confront such views openly. He argued that Britain remains a successful multifaith democracy and criticized Reform for suggesting that national identity is exclusive rather than inclusive.

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