Tory candidate quits over anti-Islamic and homophobic tweets
A Conservative party candidate has resigned after posting anti-Islamic and homophobic comments on Twitter.
Conservative Party 'all inclusive and promotes unity'
The Brentwood and Ongar Conservative Association chairman said he had accepted the resignation of David Bishop over the offensive tweets and it was the “right decision”.
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