As Badenoch saw sense, it was just Farage playing politics over a young man’s death | John Crace
Nigel Farage made a rare appearance at PMQs to exploit the tragedy of Henry Nowak's murder for political gain. While most MPs expressed sympathy and unity, Farage attempted to stir division with unfounded claims about policing. Kemi Badenoch, initially leaning towards disunity, ultimately joined the call for healing in the Commons.
- ▪Nigel Farage attended PMQs to ask a question regarding the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak.
- ▪Most MPs, including Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch, expressed sympathy for the victim's family and called for unity.
- ▪Farage made controversial claims about policing without evidence, aiming to exploit the situation for political advantage.
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Nige had been allocated a question as the leader of Reform UK. And he didn’t want to waste it when there was a tragedy to exploit. Photograph: House of Commons/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenNige had been allocated a question as the leader of Reform UK. And he didn’t want to waste it when there was a tragedy to exploit. Photograph: House of Commons/AFP/Getty ImagesThe politics sketchPMQsAs Badenoch saw sense, it was just Farage playing politics over a young man’s deathJohn CraceEverything is material for Nige, who made a rare appearance at PMQs to ask question about Henry Nowak caseWed 3 Jun 2026 13.27 EDTLast modified on Thu 4 Jun 2026 04.32 EDTShareThere was a rare sighting in Westminster on Wednesday. The lesser-spotted Farage.
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