Starmer rejects Farage's 'two-tier policing' claim over Henry Nowak murder at PMQs
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Summary
PMQs was dominated by the murder of Henry Nowak and subsequent disorder in Southampton. Keir Starmer denied Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's claims of "two-tier policing" and accused him of exploiting the murder for political gain. Starmer noted that the Nowak family had asked for the tragedy not to be exploited. The exchange highlighted ongoing tensions around policing, public disorder, and political accountability in the UK.
Key quotes
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The Reform UK leader calls for 'all British citizens' to be 'treated the same'
The prime minister says Henry Nowak's family have asked for his murder not to be 'exploited'
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