Tory MP Bob Stewart tells activist to ‘go back to Bahrain’
MP under police investigation over remarks made during angry exchange caught on video
The Metropolitan Police is investigating an allegation of racial abuse after Tory MP Bob Stewart told an activist to “go back to Bahrain” during an angry confrontation.
Scotland Yard said officers have opened a case after the complaint from Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei, who also reported the remarks made by the MP to the Conservatives.
Mr Stewart has apologised but denied his comments were racist – saying his intention was to suggest the activist should be campaigning in Bahrain.
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