Labour MP Luke Charters has issued a plea to Nigel Farage, begging him to “show restraint” in the aftermath of the murder and police treatment of Henry Nowak.
Speaking to GB News, the York Outer representative stressed the importance of unity after the bodycam footage of the 18-year-old student’s last moment shook the nation.
Reacting to the video, Mr Farage said it was “proof we live in a two-tier country” and said it prompted “pure, cold rage”.
However, Mr Charters implored the Reform leader to heed the wishes of Henry Nowak’s father, who said he “didn’t want things to be festering to division, and hatred”.
“I saw footage, and I saw it from the perspective of a dad, to see how Henry was being treated. It's tough for anyone, isn't it?”
“But there's another dad in all of this, Nigel Farage. And I say directly to him, from one dad to another, please show restraint with your language.
“This is a really divisive and difficult time. Please respect the wishes of the family.
“We might disagree, but they have a platform in this country. Use it right now. This afternoon.
Labour MP Luke Charters had pleaded to Nigel Farage to ‘show restraint’ in aftermath of Henry Nowak’s death
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“Say no more division, no more heads. Let's start coming together,” the Labour MP insisted.
Speaking on the Reform leaders' language specifically, Mr Charters said: “I think he's got to reflect on it.”
“I’m begging with him. Nigel, please, for the communities in Southampton across this country. Just turn down your language and rhetoric.
“You saw that you were the odd one out. Out of 650 MPs in the chamber today. Please. This is not who we are as Britain.”
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Nigel Farage described the bodycame footage as 'proof we live in a two-tier country' and said it prompted 'pure, cold rage'
| X/REFORM UKMr Charters was referencing a tense exchange between Mr Farage and Keir Starmer just minutes earlier.
The pair shared a frosty moment when the Reform leader challenged the Prime Minister over “two-tier policing”.
“Use the platform that you have as the leader of Reform. Just to call for a moment of calm, please,” the Labour MP reiterated.
In his conversation with The People’s Channel, Mr Charters also spoke on the comments of Pat McFadden.
Earlier today, the Work and Pensions Secretary spoke to GB News about the messages where he vented his frustrations over Labour’s welfare agenda that had been revealed in the second tranche of Mandelson files.
“I don't agree with Pat McFadden's comments,” Mr Charters began.
“I'm a straight-talking Yorkshireman, and I say one thing on tax and one thing on benefits.
“On benefits, we cannot let young people be stuck on a treadmill of benefits for life. We need to give them hope for the future. Give them a rung up the ladder.”