Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, proposed banning mass Muslim prayers at historic British sites if elected prime minister. According to multiple reports, Farage described a recent event in London as an attempt to 'overtake, intimidate and dominate.' The proposal comes after a public prayer event in Trafalgar Square sparked controversy.
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Nigel Farage proposed banning mass Muslim prayers at historic British sites if elected prime minister, following a controversial public prayer event in Trafalgar Square. The Reform UK leader criticized the event as provocative and called for similar bans seen in Middle Eastern countries.
- Nigel Farage proposes ban on mass Muslim prayers at historic British sites
- Controversial prayer event in Trafalgar Square attended by Sadiq Khan sparks debate
- Farage's comments part of broader pattern of controversial statements, including paid Cameo videos for far-right groups
- Reform UK manifesto includes plans to cut Scottish income tax below English rates and reform NHS
The event, hosted by the charity Ramadan Tent Project, was attended by Sadiq Khan, the Labour mayor of London. Images showed hundreds of people praying at sunset before iftar. Farage criticized the event as 'provocative' and called for a ban on mass Muslim prayer, citing similar bans in many Middle Eastern countries.
The Guardian reported that Farage's comments are part of a broader pattern of controversial statements. The publication revealed that Farage has been using the platform Cameo to record paid video messages, including some for far-right groups and individuals. This has raised questions about his relationship with extremist elements.
The BBC reported that Nigel Farage has stopped offering personalized videos on the Cameo site after The Guardian revealed he had recorded clips supporting a man convicted of violent disorder and a Neo-Nazi event. Since becoming an MP in 2024, Farage registered earning more than £80,000 filming personalised messages through Cameo.
The Daily Mail noted that Farage also faced hecklers at a recent conference in Scotland, where he predicted Reform UK would become the official opposition at Holyrood. He accused opponents of having 'Offord derangement syndrome' and criticized high energy costs due to Net Zero policies.
The BBC reported that Reform UK's manifesto includes plans to cut Scottish income tax below rates in England. Malcolm Offord, the party's leader in Scotland, pledged to reform the NHS, cut 'unsustainable' welfare spending, and rehabilitate the North Sea oil and gas industry.
The Guardian also highlighted Farage's decision to stop accepting new requests on Cameo after revelations about his use of the platform. A spokesperson for Farage claimed that any misuse or repurposing of his videos is outside his knowledge or control.
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