Reform UK in row with community cafe after Farage asked to apologise for ‘intimidating’ visit

May 23, 2026 · 12:47 PM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 34 views

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Nigel Farage has been asked to apologize for an uninvited visit to a community cafe in Wigan during the Makerfield by-election campaign. The cafe's director described the visit as 'intimidating and overwhelming' due to the presence of a large entourage and media. Reform UK has faced criticism over the incident, with conflicting accounts from those involved.

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▪Nigel Farage's visit to the Hamlet Wigan Community Interest Company was deemed intimidating by the cafe's director.
▪The director requested a formal apology and assurances to prevent similar situations in the future.
▪Reform UK's Lee Anderson questioned the validity of the complaint, citing positive interactions during the visit.

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