Labour MP Dawn Butler Faces Backlash Over Tweet

Kemi Badenoch's election as the new leader of the Conservative Party has sparked controversy, particularly following a retweet by Labour MP Dawn Butler, who described Badenoch as a 'white supremacy in blackface'. This tweet, originally from author Nels Abbey, was met with widespread condemnation, including from fellow Labour politicians like Yvette Cooper, who labeled the sentiment as 'clearly appalling'. While Cooper congratulated Badenoch on her historic victory, she also faced questions about why Butler had not been suspended from the party. Calls for Butler's removal from the Labour whip have surfaced, highlighting a broader debate within the party about race and representation. The situation reflects ongoing tensions in UK politics regarding race, identity, and leadership. Critics argue that such comments undermine the progress made by individuals like Badenoch, the first Black leader of a major UK party.