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Nigel Farage says Chris Parry should apologise for 'go home' post
Summary
Nigel Farage said Chris Parry should apologise after Parry posted on X suggesting David Lammy should 'go home' and that his loyalty lies in the Caribbean.
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Nigel Farage said a Reform mayoral candidate should apologise after the candidate posted a message on X about Labour's deputy prime minister, David Lammy. Chris Parry wrote that Lammy's "loyalty lies" in the Caribbean and suggested he should "go home." Farage described those comments as "over the top" while noting Parry's service to the country. Labour figures have criticised Farage for not taking stronger action.
Key points:
- Chris Parry posted on X in February saying David Lammy's "loyalty lies" in the Caribbean and suggesting he should "go home."
- Nigel Farage said Parry's comments were "over the top" and that Parry should apologise.
- Anna Turley, chairwoman of the Labour Party, said Farage had failed to act on Parry's remarks and called for apology and further steps.
- Parry is set to stand in Hampshire and the Solent in 2028 and has been contacted for comment.
Summary:
Farage publicly called for an apology from his party's mayoral candidate after the social media post about David Lammy. Labour leaders have criticised Farage for not taking stronger action. Undetermined at this time.
