A TORY backbencher claimed yesterday that he was the victim of political correctness as MPs from all parties denounced his views on immigration.
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In a speech he made almost two weeks ago, the MP for Yorkshire East, who is standing down at the next election, said that immigrants were partly to blame for rising crime rates in some areas. Tony Blair led the chorus of criticism after William Hague came under strong pressure to punish Mr Townend by withdrawing the party whip. Mr Blair told the Commons that he would not allow any of his own candidates to use racist language. There's virtually none of us that don't have some blood from other races or nations in us. In this modern day and age, it is not merely a principle that is morally right, but a principle in our self-interest, that anyone, irrespective of ethnic background, is a full and proper member of our society.