Everyone’s face-palming into next week over an MP’s description of BAME people – 15 stunned reactions
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https://twitter.com/David__Osland/status/1097501500488802306
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How funny is your tinge? Mine is pretty hilarious imo.
— Shehab Khan ITV (@ShehabKhan) February 18, 2019
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Really shocking to hear the Angela Smith "funny tinge" comments – how does that phrase even cross your mind when referring to racism? But those involved in the Independent Group should denounce what she's said.
— Jane Merrick (@janemerrick23) February 18, 2019
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Has anyone ever resigned from two political parties/groups in one day? Asking for a friend #funnytinge
— Karam Filfilan (@karamfilfilan) February 18, 2019
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At least the Independent Group now have a colour for their political party. #funnytinge
— Fatima Manji (@fatimamanji) February 18, 2019
Angela Smith very quickly issued a filmed apology.
I'm really sorry that I misspoke earlier on Politics Live – here's my statement. pic.twitter.com/7csM95TFLo
— Angela Smith (@angelasmithxmp) February 18, 2019
There was a mixed reception.
https://twitter.com/francesweetman/status/1097526805047767040
*10:00 Angela Smith co-launches The Independent Group
*13:20 Angela Smith goes on BBC Politics Live and has the #funnytinge moment
*15:30 Angela Smith goes on Twitter to make an apology for the funny tinge momentIs @TheIndGroup the replacement for The Thick Of It? #Laboursplit
— Matt (@MATTxLAW) February 18, 2019
Comedian Guz Khan reacted to the debacle with his own video.
https://twitter.com/GuzKhanOfficial/status/1097539005510500352
Now, let’s all lie down somewhere quiet and try to uncringe.
