Loose Women's Ruth Langsford criticised after fiery debate on immigration and UK riots
dailyrecord.co.ukRuth Langsford, Loose Women presenter, has been accused by viewers of revealing her "true colours" during a heated debate about the UK riots on the show.In the episode aired on August 5, Ruth had a tense exchange with co-star Myleene Klass concerning the alarming nationwide unrest that erupted following the murder of three young girls at a Taylor Swift themed dance class in Southport.The discussion was initiated by Gloria Hunniford who expressed that while the violence displayed by rioters cannot be justified, it's important to acknowledge that among the rioters are "ordinary people like ourselves in the mix who really are frustrated about their voice not being heard".Gloria commented: "I don't believe every single person in that mix was a far-right [member] or a thug.
I think people are frustrated by the migrant situation." Initially, Ruth suggested that those hurling bricks and confronting the police were merely seeking a "punch-up", reports the Mirror.
However, she later conceded: "But skim those people away, and there are people who want to protest peacefully and quietly but want to be heard.
In the media it's being skewed to far-right thugs... but people are worried about saying they're concerned about immigration because you are labelled a racist."Myleene Klass became the unexpected voice of dissent when she remarked: "My mother's from the Philippines.
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