'Go back home' - Bitter backlash post EU referendum

Since the EU referendum results revealed the UK voted to leave, people have been compiling reports of racism on social media.

A number of incidents where people have experienced hostility because of the colour of their skin and their ethnic background have been shared online.

It is unclear whether the referendum result has brought about a rise in hostility, or if it is just a case of the sentiment being highlighted more since Friday.

However the MP for Birmingham Yardley, Jess Phillips, believes there is a legitimate cause for concern. She has tweeted that she will ask a parliamentary question on the issue.

On Twitter the hashtag #postrefracism had been used 21,000 times by Monday morning. It was started by a group of the same name, which is calling for people to share their experiences.

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