Conservative Lord Byron Davies faced criticism for justifying UK far-right riots due to Labour's opposition to the Rwanda deportation scheme; later apologized.

Conservative shadow Welsh secretary Lord Byron Davies faced backlash for suggesting that UK far-right riots were politically justified due to Labour opposing the Rwanda deportation scheme. Davies' comments were met with criticism from Labour's Welsh secretary, Jo Stevens, who called them "disgusting, misguided, and dangerous." Davies later apologized for his remarks, expressing his condemnation of the violence.

August 04, 2024
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