Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDavid MaddoxWednesday 03 June 2026 20:57 BSTPleas For Calm Amid Accusations Of Exploitation Of Henry Nowak’s DeathMain party leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch, and Sir Ed Davey, condemned Nigel Farage for allegedly exploiting the murder of Henry Nowak for "pernicious identity politics".Sir Keir Starmer labelled Farage's actions "unforgivable", highlighting that the victim's family had specifically requested his death not be used to create division.Farage was heckled in Parliament for ignoring calls to condemn violent scenes at a far-right protest related to the case, instead appearing to encourage further unrest.Chief Constable Alexis Boon of Hampshire Constabulary warned that divisive rhetoric surrounding the case was leading to threats against police officers and their families.The controversy unfolds ahead of the Makerfield by-election, where Reform is believed to be using the issue to challenge Labour in a predominantly white working-class constituency.In fullNigel Farage condemned for ‘exploiting’ murder of Henry NowakThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in