Farage condemns Starmer after street attack on Reform council leader
Reform council leader allegedly attacked on street
- George Finch, Britain's youngest council leader for Reform UK, reported being assaulted in Nuneaton town centre on Friday evening.
- Mr Finch said his alleged attacker called him a “racist” and a “fascist”, attributing the incident to “dangerous rhetoric” from Labour and the Greens.
- Nigel Farage condemned Sir Keir Starmer's “disgraceful” rhetoric, which “echo” the words used against Mr Finch.
- Sir Keir Starmer had previously described Reform UK's politics as “racist” and an “enemy of national renewal” during a Labour conference speech.
- Warwickshire Police are currently investigating the alleged assault, asking for witnesses to come forward.