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Closed Make hate crime an urgent national priority in the wake of the EU referendum.

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There is mounting evidence that hate crimes are occurring as a direct result of the EU referendum. This must be dealt with firmly and swiftly by ensuring that every police force is ready and able to address this situation. It is spiralling out of control and many people are fearful.

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/police-probe-racist-signs-distributed-after-brexit-vote-in-eu-referendum-a3281021.html

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/brexit-eu-referendum-racial-racism-abuse-hate-crime-reported-latest-leave-immigration-a7104191.html

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