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5. The Tories seem intent on continuing to spread the love.

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North Devon Tory MP Selaine Saxby posted on Facebook:



She deleted the post after it excited considerable pushback, then - you may have guessed - claimed her words were "taken out of context".

Here's the full "context":



Here's some of the backlash:

'Regrets' from Devon MP Selaine Saxby over free food for children efforts sparks even more anger

"Regrets" expressed by North Devon MP Selaine Saxby for "attacking" the hospitality industry for giving children free food has sparked even more anger after she claimed her comments were taken "out of context".
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After demands were made for a public apology, including from North Devon Lib Dem spokesperson Alex White, Saxby posted a statement on social media this morning.

She said: "The portrayal of my recent comments on social media, out of context, does not accurately convey my views. I, of course, deeply regret any offence which may have been caused.

"I am proud that we live in a community where local businesses are keen to help others and it is this widespread community spirit that has got us through the first wave of the pandemic.

"The recent behaviour from a small but hostile element toward myself, my office staff and on social media has become aggressive and personally abusive, and we have been inundated with emails of an abhorrent nature.

"My door is always open, however, I will not work with personal attacks and threatening behaviour towards myself and my team."

https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/selaine-saxby-free-food-apology-4637503

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