- Sir Keir Starmer has called for Kemi Badenoch to sack shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy over his comments describing mass Muslim public prayer as an 'act of domination and division'.
- Mr Timothy made the remarks on X following a Muslim prayer event in Trafalgar Square, stating such rituals are 'not welcome in our public places and shared institutions'.
- Sir Keir condemned the comments as 'utterly appalling', drawing a comparison to Tommy Robinson's supportive reaction and suggesting the Conservative Party's views are aligning with his.
- The Prime Minister accused the Conservative Party of having a 'problem with Muslims', highlighting that similar public religious events for other faiths are not typically criticised by the party.
- Mrs Badenoch defended Mr Timothy, stating he was 'defending British values' and that while people are free to practise their faith, it does not necessitate exclusionary use of shared civic spaces.
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