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| David Cameron sparks fury from critics who say attack on multiculturalism has boosted EDL |
| 2011-02-05 |
| • Prime minister is accused of handing PR coup to the far right • Jack Straw calls David Cameron's comments 'ill-judged' David Cameron was accused of playing into the hands of rightwing extremists today as he delivered a controversial speech on the failings of multiculturalism within hours of one of the biggest anti-Islam rallies ever staged in Britain. Muslim and anti-fascist groups questioned the prime minister's judgement and sensitivity to the issues, saying he had handed a propaganda coup to the hard-right English Defence League as 3,000 of its supporters marched through Luton chanting anti-Islamic slogans. Some of crowd were jubilant, saying that Cameron "had come round to our way of thinking". Paul Bradburn, 35, from Stockport, said Cameron was "coming out against extremism". He added: "The timing of his speech is quite weird as it comes on the day of one of the biggest EDL demos we've ever seen. If he wants to start sticking up for us, that's great |
| Posted by:tipper |
| #4 They're getting upset because he said this on the day 3,000 people with whom they disagree marched? Is there a day when 3,000 people don't march? |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2011-02-05 21:04 |
| #3 I doubt that under the current circumstances,we in the U.S., will hear such speeches from our figurehead leader. |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2011-02-05 20:55 |
| #2 Muslim and anti-fascist groups questioned the prime minister's judgement and sensitivity Of course they do. But for once a head of state has had the courage to speak the obvious truth. Late, but better late than never - if not too late. It will be very, very interesting to see what the response from the rank-and-file Englishman will be. Has the pendulum finally swung? Has Cameron read the polls right before making this speach? |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2011-02-05 19:55 |
| #1 While the Anglican Church morphs into multicultural nothingness, the 'Other Church' takes a stand |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2011-02-05 18:54 |