Is 'Rishi Washi' A Dog Whistle?

Language is a telling clue to unacknowledged racial attitudes | The Economist

Why did the SNP's Tim Rideout describe Rishi Sunak, the UK Chancellor, as 'Rishi Washi'?

Now I don't know the mind of SNP activists any better than I know the mind of English cricketers, but I think Mr Rideout should explain his choice of language.   

SNP - Calls For Fraud Probe (November 29, 2021)

 

The Courier reports on a fraud probe into the use of Covid relief funds after a prominent SNP activist encouraged local YES campaigners to apply for Business Support Grants:

" - yes that is a free gift of £10,000 per premise that the lovely Rishi Washi is handing out to YES groups." 

I assume that the ugly reference to 'Rishi Washi' is intended to make fun of the Chancellor Rishi Sunak, but I look forward to hearing more from The Courier in the days ahead. 

Calls for fraud probe into Angus activists handed £20,000 in Covid support grants ‘for the indy cause’

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/scottish-politics/2771679/calls-for-fraud-probe-into-angus-activists-handed-20000-in-covid-grants/

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