Starmer accuses Farage of exploiting murder against family’s wishes
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused Reform UK leader Nigel Farage of exploiting the murder of Henry Nowak against the wishes of the victim’s family during Prime Minister’s Questions. Starmer said the grieving family had asked politicians not to respond in the way Farage had responded, calling Farage’s appeal for “rage” an “unforgivable” snub. Farage had urged the prime minister to consider ending what he called “two-tier policing,” which he said was behind anger seen in Southampton. Starmer said he did not believe there was two-tier policing in the country and was “really shocked” by Farage’s approach. The exchange was the most important confrontation of the session, according to the report.
What’s reported
Starmer said the grieving family of Henry Nowak asked politicians not to respond in the way Farage responded.
Starmer said Farage’s response was to “appeal for rage,” calling it “unforgivable.”
Farage said “growing millions” believe the UK is living under “two-tier policing.”
Farage suggested two-tier policing was behind “the upset and the anger” seen in Southampton.
Starmer said he does not believe there is two-tier policing in the country.
The report states the Starmer-Farage exchange was the most important confrontation of the PMQs session.
Key figures
Keir Starmer, Prime Minister
Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader
Sources: The Guardian
