Scottish Labour has criticized a Reform UK social media advertisement that highlights Anas Sarwar's prioritization of the Pakistani community, calling it 'blatantly racist'. The ad questions Sarwar’s identity and loyalty, despite clips showing him advocating for representation of Pakistanis in politics. Reform maintains the ad is not racist and will not be removed, leading to further scrutiny of their messaging. The context is a by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, where the discussions around identity and representation are particularly poignant, especially given Sarwar's heritage and family history in Scottish politics.
The social media advert by Reform UK featuring Anas Sarwar has been branded as blatantly racist by Scottish Labour, amid claims of questioning his identity.
Reform UK insists their advert is not racist and will keep it running despite criticism, fueling accusations of divisive politics in the context of a by-election.
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