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Rishi Sunak captured in selfie with Tory extremist

Shajan Ali, who shared Hizb ut-Tahrir material, is one of five Tory candidates who circulated extremist views

April 28, 2024 12:04
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ByDavid Rose, David Rose

4 min read

The prime minister has appeared in a selfie with one of several Tory council candidates who have expressed extremist sympathies, the JC can reveal.

There is no suggestion that Rishi Sunak endorses the views of Shajan Ali, who is running for office in Rochdale. But the photograph raises serious concerns about the quality of vetting of candidates in the Conservative Party.

Ali, who has shared Hizb ut-Tahrir material, is only one of at least five Tory candidates who has circulated extremist statements and videos online.

Others have prayed for Israel to be “wiped out” and shared posts blaming Britain for “signing over Israel to the Jews”.