A free sheet was labelled /“racist/” and /“full of distortions/” by Brighton and Hove City Council today (Friday 19 July).
The Epoch Times has been posted through thousands of people/’s letterboxes across Brighton and Hove over the past few days.
It blamed China for the spread of covid-19 and accused party bosses of covering up the facts about the coronavirus.
Labour councillor Carmen Appich, who chairs the Tourism, Equalities, Communities and Culture Committee, said: /“I am dismayed that this publication is being circulated in the city.
/“Despite appearing professionally produced, it/’s full of distortions and messaging that is frankly racist. It/’s clear the organisation behind it is not to be trusted.
/“We do not tolerate any form of hate in this city. Publications like this are not welcome here and will be referred to the police.
/“We/’ve made a commitment to amplify our actions on anti-racism to make sure everyone can live a full life free from discrimination and harm.
/“We stand together with all of our communities and we are here to support anyone who has been harmed by receiving this publication or by any hate incident./”
The Wikipedia website described the Epoch Times as a /“media extension of the Falun Gong new religious movement/” which supports right-wing politicians including the American president Donald Trump.
