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PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim
Key takeaways
- 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 needed to respond to the case with "serious work, not rage".
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Paul Seddon Political reporter House of Commons Sir 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.
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