Several members of the UK’s Conservative Party have lodged complaints against fellow Tory MP Suella Braverman over comments she made regarding immigration and refugees. These complaints were made anonymously by around 12 MPs, some of whom are ministers, who claimed Braverman’s speech was factually inaccurate, divisive, and even offensive. They also raised concerns when the home secretary stated that being female or gay does not entitle someone to protection as a refugee.
Braverman’s speech has been condemned by gay rights campaigners, with LGBT+ Conservatives in particular stating that her remarks were ‘poisonous.’ When asked for comment, Braverman refused to respond to the allegations, and it’s not clear what the result of the complaints will be – although sources claim the Tory chief whip will raise complaints with the prime minister, and some have suggested that Braverman may speak to those who are unhappy directly.
This is not the first time that there have been concerns about Braverman’s comments, with some MPs alleging that her tone has been a cause for concern previously. Downing Street confirmed it signed off on Braverman’s speech to a Washington DC think tank. However, one Conservative MP warned that if Prime Minister Boris Johnson doesn’t deal with Braverman, it could reflect poorly on him.
It remains to be seen what, if any, action will be taken following this complaint. One anonymous MP spoke out against Braverman’s comments, questioning why she felt the need to single out one group of people. Meanwhile, others have expressed grave concern about the fact that those who are gay or women may not be afforded the protection that they require as refugees under international law
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