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Starmer denies Farage 'two-tier policing' claim and accuses him of exploiting Nowak murder
Starmer said Farage is exploiting Henry Nowak’s death after the Reform UK leader urged “pure, cold rage” and questioned police fairness.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer rejected Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's claims of 'two-tier policing' during Wednesday's Prime Minister's Questions, condemning him for exploiting the death of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak.
Farage alleged Britain operates under a 'two-tier culture' after violent clashes erupted Tuesday in Southampton near where Nowak was stabbed to death last December, with the Reform leader citing different police treatment of ethnic groups.
Starmer expressed deep emotion, stating 'Henry's life has been stolen,' while urging against politicizing the tragedy and citing the family's explicit request not to exploit the death for division.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch shifted focus to welfare reform, criticizing the Government's U-turn and citing a £20 billion bill increase since Starmer took office, while challenging Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden over leaked messages.
The Conservatives continue pressuring the administration over missing records related to Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment, with Badenoch condemning senior officials' use of disappearing WhatsApp messages as inconsistent with government transparency obligations.
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