Ukip MP: Party must demonstrate a inclusive face

Ukip MP Douglas Carswell has told his new party it must show an “inclusive” face and not blame immigrants for Britain’s woes if it is to become a serious force.

Ukip MP: Party must demonstrate a inclusive face

The ex-Tory, whose by-election crushing of his former party in October has made him one of Ukip’s highest-profile faces, said a dislike of foreigners was “not merely offensive but absurd”.

Efforts by Nigel Farage’s party to shake off claims of unpalatable views in its ranks have been made harder by a string of offensive comments by candidates and other high-profile figures.

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