Stoke byelection candidate arrested over anti-immigrant comments

Independent candidate Barbara Fielding, 78, held on suspicion of publishing material that may stir up racial hatredA candidate in the Stoke byelection has been arrested on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred. The byelection has been mired in scandal in recent days with Ukip’s candidate failing to turn up for a hustings and Labour’s candidate apologising for posting a series of abusive tweets aimed at women.Continue reading...