Sam Habeeb, former Workers Party parliamentary candidate for Ealing North and current Shadow MP campaigner for the constituency, has issued a strongly worded condemnation of what he described as the toxic and dangerous anti-migrant rhetoric increasingly shaping political discourse across the United Kingdom.
Commenting on the current political climate, Habeeb said:
“Britain is witnessing a deeply alarming escalation of anti-migrant rhetoric, driven primarily by the Reform Party and elements within the Conservative Party, whose political discourse has become increasingly toxic, reckless, and dangerous. Migrants and minority communities are being deliberately portrayed as threats in order to win votes through fear and division.”
Habeeb warned that such narratives are having serious consequences for British society.
“The language repeatedly used by Reform figures and Conservative politicians has normalised hostility towards migrants, refugees, and people of diverse backgrounds. This is not responsible politics — it is the deliberate manufacturing of resentment. It undermines public trust, damages community relations, and places vulnerable communities directly in harm’s way.”
He added that while Reform and Conservative rhetoric has led this shift, other parties have failed to challenge it adequately.
“It is deeply disappointing that the Labour Party has increasingly echoed aspects of this narrative rather than confronting it. This was clearly reflected in policies advanced by the Home Secretary that have disproportionately targeted migrants and asylum seekers, reinforcing suspicion instead of promoting fairness and humanity.”
Habeeb stated that such approaches contradict Britain’s democratic traditions and shared values.
“These political strategies undermine core British values — fairness, justice, tolerance, and respect for pluralism. Britain is a multi-ethnic, multi-faith, and plural society. Any politics that seeks to divide communities along lines of heritage or migration status is fundamentally damaging to our national cohesion.”
He also expressed serious concern about the role of sections of the media in amplifying hostility.
“We have seen examples where broadcasters, including personalities associated with GB News, have promoted misleading or exaggerated narratives targeting Muslim communities across the UK. The repeated circulation of distorted stories fuels suspicion and hostility, creating an atmosphere where division becomes normalised.”
“When misinformation is broadcast to millions, it does not remain abstract — it translates into fear on our streets and hostility in our communities. This is profoundly dangerous and risks long-term damage to social cohesion.”
Habeeb emphasised that the consequences are already being felt locally in West London.
“People across Ealing and Ealing North have contacted me through my Shadow MP campaign reporting increased abuse, intimidation, and anti-migrant hostility. Residents have shared experiences of verbal attacks and discrimination, telling me they now feel unsafe in areas they have called home for years. This is the real-world consequence of toxic political rhetoric.”
He concluded with a direct warning to political leaders.
“Political parties must understand that words carry responsibility. The toxic discourse promoted by Reform and echoed within Conservative politics is poisoning public debate and endangering community harmony. Britain deserves leadership that unites people, not politics that divides neighbour from neighbour.”
“We must stand firmly against fear-mongering and defend a Britain built on equality, solidarity, and mutual respect. Any political project that undermines our plural and diverse society is not defending British values — it is eroding them.”
