North East UKIP in Stephen Lawrence row
The regional chairman of the UK Independence Party says a branch secretary may be stripped of her party membership after she made derogatory remarks about the coverage of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence.
Regional UKIP chairman condemns Stephen Lawrence remarks
Richard Elvin, the regional chairman of the UK Independence Party says a branch secretary may be stripped of her party membership after she made derogatory remarks about the murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence.
Pamela Preedy is secretary of UKIP's Redcar and Cleveland branch. Last year on an online UKIP forum she said: "the image of Stephen Lawrence has been promoted to sainthood " She also accused David Cameron of "worshipping at the shrine of Saint Stephen".
Mr Elvin told ITV Ms Preedy's views absolutely contradict UKIP's policies, he condemns them and has apologised to the Lawrence family.
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