Home Secretary swears in the Commons as she says she has been a victim of racial slurs

18/11/2025 5 min
Home Secretary swears in the Commons as she says she has been a victim of racial slurs

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Episode Synopsis

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood swore in the House of Commons during a debate on her new asylum reforms, where she revealed she is a regular victim of racial slurs, including being called a "fing p**"** and being told to "go back home". During the session on November 18, 2025, a Liberal Democrat spokesperson, Max Wilkinson, accused her of using language that "stokes division" with her new tough asylum policy proposals. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

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