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politics28m ago
PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case to sow 'division' and denies 'two-tier policing' claim
- Starmer challenged Farage over using Nowak’s death to create division, urging a serious response rather than rage.
- Farage argued the case showed ‘two-tier policing’ and cited anti-racism guidance.
- Henry Nowak’s killer, Vickrum Digwa, was jailed for life with a minimum of 21 years in Southampton.
- The incident prompted debate on policing practices and public trust nationwide.
- The Police Anti-Racism Commitment language drew scrutiny from policing leadership and ministers.
- Policing Minister Sarah Jones criticised the document’s wording as misleading but said it was a values guide rather than training material.
- Nowak’s family asked for the death not to be used to inflame division, his father saying they want safer streets.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised Farage’s response to the Nowak case.
- Labour and Liberal Democrat leaders urged unity and accountability across institutions.
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