Nigel Farage accused of spreading ‘unevidenced fears’ about asylum seekers
Reform UK leader accused of making unsubstantiated claims
- Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, claimed at a press conference that asylum seekers exploit the UK system, receive benefits, and work illegally.
- His remarks followed an incident where protesters reportedly attempted to enter a hotel housing asylum seekers in Canary Wharf.
- Charities like Care4Calais and Hope Not Hate criticised Farage, accusing him of spreading "unevidenced fears" and divisive "populist politics".
- Care4Calais stated Farage's rhetoric sows division and endangers people seeking sanctuary, drawing parallels to past race riots.
- Farage also alleged a "cover-up" regarding an alleged rape in Nuneaton and made unsubstantiated claims about safety in London, which were refuted by the Mayor's office.