Mishal Husain left ‘shaken’ by experience of racism in UK this year

BBC presenter says unrest over the summer has made her question her beliefs about British tolerance

BBC presenter Mishal Husain has said her experience of racism in Britain over the last year has been more pronounced than at any other time in her career.

The presenter of Radio 4’s Today programme said that she had been left “shaken” at times and the summer riots had made her question her beliefs about British tolerance.