Mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey: I will not be intimidated by race-hate trolls

Shaun Bailey is the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London
Lucy Young
Kate Proctor16 May 2019
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Mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey today said he would not be intimidated by “trolls” bombarding him with racist hate abuse.

One handwritten letter addressed to the Tory politician read “N****r — you are not welcome around Twickenham” in bright red block capitals.

It was opened by staff at the office of Richmond Park and North Kingston Conservatives in East Sheen on Monday.

Mr Bailey, a London Assembly member challenging Sadiq Khan in the 2020 mayoral race, said he continues to be subjected to online abuse — including being called a “coconut” and a “token” candidate.

Emojis of a monkey have also been sent to the 48-year-old father-of-two over Twitter.

However Mr Bailey, pictured, a former adviser to David Cameron, said he would not be intimidated.

He said: “Racist abuse, from the Left or Right, is not right. We should not have to tolerate these personal attacks that poison the well of public debate.

“Politicians from diverse backgrounds like Sadiq Khan or myself are positive symbols not targets.

“So sorry troll … this black man will go wherever he pleases!”

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