Nigel Farage made a rare appearance at Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, using his allocated question as Reform UK leader to raise the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak. The move was condemned by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who accused Farage of exploiting a tragedy for political gain.
Earlier, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch had written a column in the Daily Mail comparing the Nowak case to the Stephen Lawrence murder, a comparison described as crass by observers. However, at PMQs, Badenoch shifted her tone, echoing Starmer's call for unity and respect for the family's wishes that the death not be used to foster hatred.
Farage claimed there was evidence of 'two-tier policing for different ethnic groups,' but provided no supporting evidence. He expressed disappointment that the public anger he had sought to stir up was not more intense, saying he had asked for 'pure cold rage.'
Starmer responded witheringly, noting that the entire House except the six Reform MPs backed his condemnation. He said Farage had shown his true colours and that the country could now see through him. The Prime Minister also reiterated his admiration for the Nowak family's dignified response and his hope that their wishes would be respected.
