Robert Jenrick was defiant today after it emerged he complained about not 'seeing another white face' in a Birmingham neighbourhood.
The shadow justice secretary argued he was making a point about the lack of integration in Handsworth after leaked audio surfaced.
He was backed by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, who dismissed the idea that there was any 'racism' behind the remarks.
Recalling the 90-minute visit earlier this year, Mr Jenrick said 'that's not the kind of country I want to live in'.
Addressing Aldridge-Brownhills Conservative Association on March 14 Mr Jenrick also stressed it was 'not about the colour of your skin or your faith' but about people 'living alongside each other'.
