Labour leader condemns Reform UK campaigners for racial slurs
Sir Keir Starmer expressed his disgust at the racist comments made by Reform UK campaigners about Rishi Sunak, Britain's first Prime Minister of Indian descent. The Labour Party leader stood in solidarity with Sunak, stating that the remarks were hurtful and anger-inducing.
Racial slurs recorded in Essex
A Reform volunteer, Andrew Parker, was recorded in Clacton, Essex, suggesting violent actions towards migrants. The PM condemned the comments and called out Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, to address the situation.
Farage faces backlash
Nigel Farage faced backlash after claiming that the incident was a set-up and the individual responsible for the racial slurs was an actor. Channel 4, who reported the incident, stands by their undercover reporting and denies Farage's claims.
Leadership questioned
Sir Keir Starmer criticized Farage for not showing the leadership required to address such scandals within his party. He emphasized the importance of setting the tone and culture within a party as a leader.
