The North Devon Labour Party were saddened and disappointed to hear the offensive comments made by the Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate Kirsten Johnson on BBC Radio 4.
Whilst a majority of North Devon Labour Party members are in favour of remaining in the European Union, we are certainly sensitive to the reasons people had for voting to leave, and understand the concerns of the constituency of North Devon. We want to work hard to bring people of differing opinions together in North Devon and this kind of divisive language has no place in a caring and co-operative community.
These comments from Kirsten Johnson just go to show how little she understands the people of North Devon. Despite our differences on Brexit, no one should be branding those with a different view as racist or lacking an understanding of the issues. We should respect all views on Brexit no matter how we might differ in our opinions. That is why Labour is committed to a People’s Vote and will respect its outcome.
We condemn Johnson’s language and deeply regret that the BBC didn’t see fit to seek the opinions of either the Labour Party, or the Green Party in North Devon.
Whilst a majority of North Devon Labour Party members are in favour of remaining in the European Union, we are certainly sensitive to the reasons people had for voting to leave, and understand the concerns of the constituency of North Devon. We want to work hard to bring people of differing opinions together in North Devon and this kind of divisive language has no place in a caring and co-operative community.
These comments from Kirsten Johnson just go to show how little she understands the people of North Devon. Despite our differences on Brexit, no one should be branding those with a different view as racist or lacking an understanding of the issues. We should respect all views on Brexit no matter how we might differ in our opinions. That is why Labour is committed to a People’s Vote and will respect its outcome.
We condemn Johnson’s language and deeply regret that the BBC didn’t see fit to seek the opinions of either the Labour Party, or the Green Party in North Devon.