Swinney: Reform UK Facebook ad against Sarwar was racist – The Herald

The First Minister said an online advert by Nigel Farage’s party deliberately misrepresented the Labour leader’s comments in order to stoke racial division. The post, shared on Facebook and Instagram, features a video of Mr Sarwar delivering a speech in 2022 at an event marking the 75th anniversary of Pakistan’s independence. READ MORE Labour accuses Reform UK of racist social media advert Campaigner behind Frank’s Law given lifetime achievement award The Supreme Court ruling applies now — so why is government waiting for the EHRC? Scottish Labour in call for Highland campervan tourist tax It opens with the caption: “Anas Sarwar has said he will prioritise the Pakistani community.”It ends: “Only Reform UK will prioritise the people of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse,” urging support for the party in the Scottish Parliament by-election on 5 June. In the speech, Mr Sarwar encourages more people from Pakistani and South Asian backgrounds to get involved in politics. At no point does he say he will prioritise the Pakistani community. John Swinney said Reform’s attack on Sarwar was deceptive. (Image: Colin Mearns/NQ) Speaking to reporters while campaigning in the by-election, the First Minister said it was “blatantly racist”. He said: “What is important here is
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