Charity demands apology from Farage for ‘intimidating’ uninvited visit
A charity director has requested an apology from Nigel Farage after his unannounced visit to their cafe was described as intimidating. The visit occurred during a celebration for trainees with special needs, and the director expressed concerns over the presence of media and security. Farage's team claimed the visit was spontaneous and non-political, but the charity emphasized it was not intended as a political event.
- ▪Nigel Farage and his team visited the Hamlet Wigan charity cafe unannounced during a celebration event.
- ▪The charity director described the visit as intimidating and overwhelming for the trainees and staff present.
- ▪Farage's team claimed the visit was spontaneous and non-political, while the charity requested assurances against similar future incidents.
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A Reform UK party placards in Makerfield, where the party was campaigning when it visited the Hamlet Wigan charity cafe. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianView image in fullscreenA Reform UK party placards in Makerfield, where the party was campaigning when it visited the Hamlet Wigan charity cafe. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The GuardianReform UKCharity demands apology from Farage for ‘intimidating’ uninvited visitReform UK Makerfield team reportedly arrived as cafe run by people with special needs was holding celebration eventHelena HortonFri 22 May 2026 13.20 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 13.31 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe founder of a charity has asked Nigel Farage to apologise after the Reform UK leader and his entourage entered a cafe run by the…
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