Reform's Laura Anne Jones denies she is racist over Chinese slur
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Key Points:
- Laura Anne Jones, a Reform politician suspended from Wales' parliament for using a racial slur about Chinese people, has denied being racist and expressed genuine regret for her language.
- Jones explained the offensive term was commonly used during her childhood to refer to a takeaway and apologized for its use in a WhatsApp chat in August 2023.
- She has completed language training since the incident and promised not to use such language again, emphasizing her intention was never to cause hurt.
- Members of the Chinese community reported feeling deeply hurt by the slur, contributing to Jones' two-week ban from the Senedd last year.
- Jones highlighted her past and ongoing positive relationships with the Chinese community in Newport and reaffirmed her commitment to supporting
