MP gives up Tory whip as he plans race rant appeal
The Sunday Mirror|November 05, 2023
A TORY MP convicted of racially abusing an activist has given up the whip while he plans an appeal.
LIZZY BUCHAN
MP gives up Tory whip as he plans race rant appeal

Beckenham MP Bob Stewart was convicted of a racially aggravated public order offence on Friday.

He told campaigner Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei to "go back to Bahrain" during a confrontation last year.

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