Badenoch accuses Braverman of policing identity over Englishness
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 12:54 · Archive
Kemi Badenoch has criticised Suella Braverman over comments distinguishing between British and English identity.
Suella Braverman made comments distinguishing between British and English identity, suggesting that non-white people born in the UK could be British, but not English. This prompted criticism from Kemi Badenoch, who accused Braverman of 'policing other people's identity'.
Former BBC Match of the Day pundit Gary Lineker also criticised Braverman over the remarks, describing them as unfounded. The comments sparked a broader row over questions of racism and national identity.

How it is being reported
- Gary Lineker continues Suella Braverman feud as 'not English' claims rubbishedMirror Sport · 6 Oct, 12:41
- Badenoch accuses Braverman of ‘policing other people’s identity’ in Englishness rowThe Independent · 6 Oct, 11:11
In this story: Kemi Badenoch · Suella Braverman · Gary Lineker · Reform UK · BBC
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