A Labour MP shared a social media post accusing Kemi Badenoch of representing “white supremacy in blackface” shortly before Mrs Badenoch was elected as the new Tory leader.
Dawn Butler appeared to endorse comments that also referred to Mrs Badenoch’s election as a “victory for racism”. The Brent East MP has since undone the repost and it is no longer on her profile on X, formerly Twitter.
The post she shared came from Nels Abbey, a London-based Nigerian journalist, and was headed: Warning: Seven rules for surviving a Kemi Badenoch victory.
It read: “Today the most prominent member of white supremacy’s black collaborator class (in Britain) is likely to be made leader of the Conservative Party. Here are some handy tips for surviving the immediate surge of Badenochism (i.e. white supremacy in blackface).
“Don’t allow yourself to be gaslit. Of course, a victory for Badenoch is an obvious, unprecedented and once inconceivable victory for racism…
“Don’t get arrested… The police don’t do nuance, and they conveniently refuse to understand black and brown intra-communal language or forms of critique, satire or compliment e.g. coconut, Uncle Tom, Aunt Kemi, house negro, choc ice etc.”
The term “house negro” has been widely used to criticise people of colour who assimilate into a white society at the expense of their own ethnic identity.
The term “coconut”, also considered derogatory, describes someone who is black but aligns themselves predominantly with white people and culture.
Downing Street sources noted that the post was no longer present on Ms Butler’s profile and pointed to Sir Keir Starmer’s message to Mrs Badenoch, saying the election of the first black leader of a Westminster party was a “proud moment” for the UK.
Badenoch is also the fourth female leader of the Conservative Party, following Margaret Thatcher, Theresa May and Liz Truss.
In contrast, the left-wing Labour Party has never had a female or black leader, despite claiming to represent the interests of minorities and women.
Labour MP shares post saying Kemi Badenoch represents ‘white supremacy in blackface’
Dawn Butler appeared to endorse comments that also referred to Mrs Badenoch’s election as a “victory for racism”. The Brent East MP has since undone the repost and it is no longer on her profile on X, formerly Twitter.
The post she shared came from Nels Abbey, a London-based Nigerian journalist, and was headed: Warning: Seven rules for surviving a Kemi Badenoch victory.
It read: “Today the most prominent member of white supremacy’s black collaborator class (in Britain) is likely to be made leader of the Conservative Party. Here are some handy tips for surviving the immediate surge of Badenochism (i.e. white supremacy in blackface).
“Don’t allow yourself to be gaslit. Of course, a victory for Badenoch is an obvious, unprecedented and once inconceivable victory for racism…
“Don’t get arrested… The police don’t do nuance, and they conveniently refuse to understand black and brown intra-communal language or forms of critique, satire or compliment e.g. coconut, Uncle Tom, Aunt Kemi, house negro, choc ice etc.”
The term “house negro” has been widely used to criticise people of colour who assimilate into a white society at the expense of their own ethnic identity.
The term “coconut”, also considered derogatory, describes someone who is black but aligns themselves predominantly with white people and culture.
Downing Street sources noted that the post was no longer present on Ms Butler’s profile and pointed to Sir Keir Starmer’s message to Mrs Badenoch, saying the election of the first black leader of a Westminster party was a “proud moment” for the UK.
Badenoch is also the fourth female leader of the Conservative Party, following Margaret Thatcher, Theresa May and Liz Truss.
In contrast, the left-wing Labour Party has never had a female or black leader, despite claiming to represent the interests of minorities and women.
Labour MP shares post saying Kemi Badenoch represents ‘white supremacy in blackface’
