PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim
Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized Nigel Farage for exploiting the murder of Henry Nowak to create division. Farage claimed the police's actions reflected 'two-tier policing' and called for public outrage. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for serious responses rather than anger, highlighting the family's request for unity in their grief.
- ▪Nigel Farage accused police of 'two-tier policing' in the case of Henry Nowak's murder.
- ▪The Prime Minister rejected Farage's claims and urged for a serious response to the tragedy.
- ▪Vickrum Digwa was sentenced to life for Nowak's murder, which has sparked political controversy.
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PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claimJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul SeddonPolitical reporterHouse of CommonsSir Keir Starmer has accused Nigel Farage of exploiting the death of Henry Nowak to create "grievance and division", as the political fallout from the teenager's murder saw angry exchanges in the Commons.It comes after the Reform UK leader suggested the British public react with "pure, cold rage" to the actions of police, who arrested the 18-year-old as he lay dying after his killer falsely accused him of racism.Speaking during PMQs, Farage repeated his claim that the incident was the result of "two-tier policing", citing anti-racism guidance issued by police bosses.The prime minister rejected this, adding that politicians…
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