Labour peer and Reform MP clash over ‘brown people’ and domestic abuse
Thangam Debbonaire and Sarah Pochin argue in Sky News interview at Makerfield byelection count
TL;DR
- Labour peer Thangam Debbonaire and Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin had a public clash during a Sky News interview at the Makerfield byelection count.
- Debbonaire accused Pochin of making racist remarks, specifically about not liking to be on television with 'brown people,' and referenced a past TalkTV comment by Pochin.
- The interview also covered Nigel Farage's £5m gift, with Pochin defending him and Debbonaire questioning the declaration of the gift.
- Pochin's views on domestic violence and a video she posted on X linking England team wins to reduced domestic violence were also points of contention.
- Debbonaire stated she was prepared to challenge dangerous and prejudicial beliefs, citing recent events where people were targeted based on skin color.