Nicola Sturgeon calls ex-Britain First deputy leader ‘racist’ in tense confrontation
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Nicola Sturgeon calls ex-Britain First deputy leader ‘racist’ in tense confrontation

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nicola Sturgeon called the former Britain First deputy leader a “racist” and “fascist” after being confronted by her on the streets of Glasgow. “The decent people of Scotland don't want it flooded with immigrants.” Ms Sturgeon tells her: “You are a fascist, you are a racist and the southside of Glasgow will reject you.” The first minister then walks away with party members as Fransen pursues her, talking about “mass immigration” and “Marxism”. My grandfather fought the Nazis.” open image in gallery Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon and candidate Roza Salih walk near Annette Street School polling station in Glasgow In a piece to camera uploaded by the British Freedom Party, she accuses Ms Sturgeon of “running away like a coward”, adding: “Of course if you flood a constituency with foreigners and hardline republicans who absolutely hate Britain, hate the union, they are going to secure their votes. “The unionist community are no longer unrepresented and we are coming for you.” open image in gallery Jayda Fransen, former deputy leader of Britain First The first minister later shared footage of the incident on Twitter.

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