Last year the Sweden Democrats won 20 seats at the national election, allowing them to enter parliament for the first time.

The party wants large cuts to be made to the number of immigrants entering Sweden but is accused by opponents of being xenophobic and anti-Muslim.

The Sweden Democrats leader, Jimmie Akesson, says immigration policy has created "parallel societies" in Sweden where immigrants from the Middle East and Africa have become segregated and haven't "assimilated" into Swedish culture.

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