Summary
- Former Conservative Party chairwoman Baroness Warsi has resigned from the party in the House of Lords, citing it has moved to the “far right”.
- She was about to be investigated for allegedly using “divisive language”, according to party representatives.
- Her resignation comes amidst criticism of the party’s approach to allegations of Islamophobia and its treatment of different communities.
- Warsi made history as the first Muslim woman in the cabinet but has been an outspoken critic of the party’s policies since her resignation.