"If political correctness has achieved one thing, it’s that it has made the Conservative party cloak their inherent racism behind more creative language"

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Source: Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle/ Religion. Comedy, April 2009.

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Stewart Lee

Comedian, Writer

Stewart Lee is a British stand-up comedian known for his thought-provoking humor and critique of contemporary culture, particularly through his acclaimed shows and writings.

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