Anti-immigration British politician Nigel Farage has condemned a worker for his Reform U.K. party who suggested migrants crossing the English Channel in boats should be used for “target practice.” Party activist Andrew Parker also used a racial slur about Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in recordings made by an undercover reporter from Channel 4.
Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage speaks at a meeting while on the general election campaign trail, in Boston, England, Thursday June 27, 2024. Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage gestures during a meeting while on the general election campaign trail, in Boston, England, Thursday June 27, 2024. Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage speaks at a meeting while on the general election campaign trail, in Boston, England, Thursday June 27, 2024.
“The appalling sentiments expressed by some in these exchanges bear no relation to my own views, those of the vast majority of our supporters or Reform U.K.,” he said in a statement., aiming to siphon off voters from the dominant Conservative and Labour parties. It has disowned several candidates after media reported on their far-right ties or offensive comments.
The migrants – mostly asylum-seekers fleeing poverty and conflict – account for a small portion of overall immigration to Britain. But the struggle to stop the hazardous crossings has become an emotive political issue. Farage, 60, is making his eighth attempt to be elected to Parliament after seven failed bids. Polls suggest he has a comfortable lead in the race to represent the seaside town of Clacton-on-Sea.
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