BBC apologises to Jenrick over suggestions he is xenophobic in Radio 4 broadcast

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The BBC has apologised to Robert Jenrick after a refugee charity boss suggested the shadow justice secretary is xenophobic during Radio 4’s Today programme.

Mr Jenrick has accused the broadcaster of smearing “millions of worried citizens as ‘xenophobic’ for their completely understandable fears”.

While appearing on the radio on Wednesday, Krish Kandiah, a director of Sanctuary Foundation, claimed Mr Jenrick had increased “fear of the stranger” among people.

By Rhiannon James

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