9th September, 2021, 5:45 pm

WATCH: Zarah Sultana speaks emotionally about Islamophobia

Labour MP Zarah Sultana spoke emotionally today about Islamophobia she has faced since entering parliament as a Muslim woman, highlighting abuse she has received and criticising both the Conservatives and the Labour Party.

This wasn't an easy speech to give, but I can't be silent about Islamophobia. pic.twitter.com/lU26RsmSez

— Zarah Sultana MP (@zarahsultana) September 9, 2021

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