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Dorset vicar apologises for church magazine poems targeting fat people, benefit claimants, and asylum seekers

The Independent·Paul Vass·about 1 month ago
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A vicar in the quaint Dorset village of Uplyme has issued a public apology after her church magazine featured two controversial poems targeting asylum seekers , beneficiaries, and fat people. Reverend Nicky Davies said that she was “truly sorry for any hurt caused” by the verses, penned by regular contributor Diana Hunt. The publication of the poems in the Parish News scandalised many in the local community. Ms Hunt, usually known for her whimsical prose about community events, ventured into political commentary for the months of March and April. Her two poems, titled “Broken Britain” and “Know it All”, took aim at “benefits scroungers”, “boat loads of illegals”, fat people, and drug users. Their appearance prompted several complaints to long-time editor Robin Hodges, who subsequently apologised and accepted full responsibility for their inclusion.…

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