By Ben Kerrigan-
Emma Dent Coad’s comments may have been misunderstood, Labour sources refusing to be named have told the eye of media.com.
Fearing falling victim to a further back clash from the racism row that has rocked Parliament in the last few days, Labour sources say Coad is an honorable woman who was hinting that Bailey could not fit into the Tory party because it is inherently racist. However, with such a serious charge, it is unsurprising that none of them would put their name to the claim or the new angle that could otherwise put the Labour MP for Kensington in the clear of the racist allegations that has tarnished her name in the past couple of days.
Inside sources have suggested to the eye of media.com that Ms. Coad’s words were taken out of context and that what she really meant was that racism is inherent in The Tory party and that Shawn Bailey’s attempt to identify with former prime Minister, David Cameron was being ridiculed for that reason. The source said ” if you look at the Conservative party and compare it with the Labour Party, the Labour party generally have the interests of black people and minority people. Many black people who are knowledgeable about politics would know this. The Tories are generally seen as stand offish and have not really developed policies that show any interest in black people. Ms Coad was really pointing out that Mr Bailey trying to be photographed next to Cameron did not look genuine for her. This is not saying she was right to do so, but saying she was racist is tantamount to misconstruing the underlying essence and intensions of her comments”.
The alleged racism in the Tory party has not been backed with any evidence, but those who make this claim believe this to be inherent in the make up of the party. The impression given in this respect is that Ms Coad was poor at expressing her real point , fearing to be accused of alleging racism without providing evidence; but now finding herself on the receiving end of racist allegations. In reality, what sources believe she meant was that Shawn Bailey would struggle to fit into a party that does not look to serve the interests of black people, and really, is racist. It should be said here that even if true that Tory policies don’t address issues of black people, this cannot necessary make it racist if their policies also do not address the problems of say working class people, or any other groups of people in society.
The Tories are believed to be elitist in many quarters, as are many political parties. Elitist groups are exclusive in their operations, but do not single out any group in a discriminatory manner. They simply serve the interests of those belonging to their elitist group-
However, if the fresh perspective given to the eye of media.com is true, it confirms was described in a letter yesterday as ‘inaccurate and insulting’ comments made by Labour MP Clive Lewis. who tweeted on Monday night: ‘If you think you can fight racism and be in the Tory Party then I guess this conversation isn’t going to go very far.’ As stated in an article about this matter on this site yesterday, Tory leader and PM Theresa May, has on a number of occasions publicly denounced racism and expressed a strong willingness to stamp it out of society. However, May alone does not make up her party, and precise charges or suspicions of racism in the Conservative party or anywhere, will need to be proved.
STORM
Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn must address the race storm sparked by the allegations of racism against Emma Dent Coad, accused of racist jibes against Shawn Bailey, and posting a picture of a stick man hanging from the tree in the Conservative logo on her blog in 2010
Two Tory Mp’s- Mrs Kemi Badenoch and James Cleverly wrote to Jeremy Corbyn demanding he take action following her comments about Shaun Bailey, a former adviser to David Cameron.
Miss Dent Coad also referred to Bailey as a ‘scumbag’ and a ‘low life’ on a blog in 2010. In a letter to the Labour leader, the Tory MPs said: ‘Your failure to condemn her comments is both disappointing and concerning. Your silence is disappointing because it gives the impression that you are comfortable with the comments she made.
‘It is concerning because it reinforces our belief that there are too many people in the Labour Party who see Conservatives from BAME [black, Asian and minority ethnic] backgrounds as ‘traitors’ and legitimate targets for abuse.’
Mr Corbyn has also been asked to justify why Coad was selected as a candidate given that her posts were publicly accessible on her blog. Requests by Tory Mp’s for the matter to be investigated or action will be taken appear to have fallen on deaf ears, but the eye of media.com has today pressed Corbyn’s office to address the matter in its entirety and put it to bed.
Inside sources have suggested to the eye of media.com that Ms. Coad’s words were taken out of context and that what she really meant was that racism is inherent in The Tory party and that Shawn Bailey’s attempt to identify with former prime Minister, David Cameron was being ridiculed for that reason. The alleged racism in the Tory party has not been backed with any evidence, but those who make this claim believe this to be inherent in the make up of the party. The impression given in this respect is that Ms Coad was poor at expressing her real point , fearing to be accused of alleging racism without providing evidence, but now finding herself on the receiving end of racist allegations. In reality, what sources believe she meant was that Shawn Bailey would struggle to fit into a party that does not look to serve the interests of black people, and really, is racist.
If this allegation is true, it confirms was described in a letter yesterday as ‘inaccurate and insulting’ comments made by Labour MP Clive Lewis. who tweeted on Monday night: ‘If you think you can fight racism and be in the Tory Party then I guess this conversation isn’t going to go very far.’ As stated in an article about this matter on this site yesterday, Tory leader and PM Theresa May, has on a number of occasions publicly denounced racism and expressed a strong willingness to stamp it out of society. However, May alone does not make up her party, and precise charges or suspicions of racism in the Conservative party or anywhere, will need to be proved.
Mr Bailey has called for Mr Corbyn to suspend Miss Dent Coad, saying her comments were ‘racist and hate-filled’.
‘ Miss Dent Coad reference to Mr Bailey as a ‘low life’ and a ‘freeloading scumbag’ while he was contesting the Hammersmith constituency for the Tories in 2010 needs elaboration. If she can show in what way he was factually a low life and a freeloader, then her comments can at worst be said to be spiteful but not racist. She wrote: ‘One day he is the ‘token ghetto boy’ standing behind David Cameron, the next ‘looking interested’ . Corbyn will have to address the matter properly and cannot expect it to just evaporate
Jeremy Corbyn’s spokesman yesterday said Jeremy Corby was ”opposed to all offensive language and believes we should treat each other with respect,’ but more needs to be done to at least officially explain the entire row.’