DEVELOPING: Jenrick Faces Backlash Over Scathing Assessment of Handsworth Integration Efforts

Breaking News: Jenrick Faces Backlash Over Scathing Assessment of Handsworth Integration Efforts Conservative MP Robert Jenrick is facing intense backlash after a recording emerged of him calling the Handsworth area of Birmingham "one of the worst-integrated places" he had ever visited. The comments were made in March during a dinner, according to the Guardian. Jenrick's remarks have sparked outrage among local leaders and politicians, with Labour Party chair Anna Turley criticizing his comments for reducing people to their skin color. Handsworth's Independent MP Ayoub Khan described Jenrick's statement as "wildly false" and "incredibly irresponsible". The recording was made during a visit by Jenrick to film a video about litter in the area. The authenticity of the recording has not been disputed. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch attempted to defend Jenrick, suggesting that he may have been making an observation about his visit to the area. However, her comments have done little to quell the growing controversy. This is a developing story and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*