Liz Cheney says GOP has to stop being ‘party of white supremacy’

Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney has said the GOP must stop being the “party of white supremacy”.

In comments all but certain to further stoke division among Republicans as the party battles over its future, the daughter of former vice president Dick Cheney said it was vital not to ignore the symbols of racism and extremism that were on open display during the January 6 riot at the US Capitol.

“It’s very important for us to ignore the temptation to look away,” she said.

“It’s very important, especially for us as Republicans, to make clear that we aren’t the party of white supremacy.”