Health Secretary Wes Streeting is calling out some shocking remarks made by Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin. She stirred controversy with her comments about how adverts are “full of black people, full of Asian people”, describing it as “driving her mad”. Streeting didn’t hold back and slammed her views as disgraceful and racist, expressing disappointment that Reform UK’s leader, Nigel Farage, hasn’t spoken out against her hurtful words.
Pochin, who represents Runcorn and Helsby, has since apologised for her “poorly phrased” comments and any offence caused. However, Streeting firmly believes she’s only sorry because she got caught. He reminded everyone of the importance of confronting this unsettling return to outdated racism, urging the public to stand united against it.
Pochin claims the advertising industry has gone “DEI mad” and that adverts no longer represent “the average white person” in Britain. But Streeting argues that such views are divisive and fail to recognise the diverse reality of the UK today.
While Pochin might blame the “woke liberati” for skewed representation, many see her comments as a clear case of ignoring the vibrant multicultural tapestry that Britain is today. Streeting’s message is clear: this kind of rhetoric doesn’t belong in modern Britain and it’s crucial for everyone to collectively challenge these outdated perceptions.
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