The Observer faced backlash for a racist caricature of Zarah Sultana, portrayed on a box of raisins, leading to an apology and removal. Sultana described the depiction as mocking her race and surname, attributing it to biases from the cartoonist, Saffron Swire. In response to the controversy, the Observer's spokesperson expressed regret for the offense caused. Additionally, the cartoon included a controversial image of Jeremy Corbyn dressed in a red jumpsuit, furthering the discourse on politicized imagery in media.
The Observer has apologised and taken down a cartoon portraying Zarah Sultana after the former Labour MP accused the publication of racism. The newspaper's cartoon of the week depicted Ms Sultana on the front of a box of raisins in the style of the brand Sun-Maid as part of a mock invite to a Jeremy Corbyn party following news that the two were forming their own political party.
Ms Sultana said of the caricature: Brownfacing a box of raisins and mocking my surname. Exactly what you'd expect from a right-wing hack who is the daughter of an aristocrat and ex-Tory MP.
In response, a spokesperson from The Observer said on Monday: We are genuinely sorry for any offence caused and we are in the process of removing the cartoon.
Ms Swire's cartoon depicted Mr Corbyn dressed in a bright red jumpsuit with hammer and sickle decorations, in which the former Labour leader said from a speech bubble: Let's paint the town red!
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