Critics detect influence of Lynton Crosby in Tory candidate’s ‘divisive’ approach to Hindus,Sikhs and Muslims in capitalOn a London council estate last week, Zac Goldsmith – the Conservatives mayoral candidate – launched his manifesto with pledges on transport, or housing and jobs. When he sits down to talk to reporters,no one asks approximately any of that.
Instead theres just one subject he’s quizzed on: the racial politics of London. “Are you a racist?” is one of first questions. “Absurd,” replies the candidate. Things move downhill from there.
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Source: theguardian.com