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Labour Leaders Call Out Farage's Controversial Claims

9/27/2025

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Phillipson Condemns Farage

Bridget Phillipson criticised Nigel Farage for not condemning Trump's paracetamol and autism claims.
As education secretary, she urged Labour to challenge Reform's views on vaccinations and women's safety, and on SEND reforms.
Phillipson described Farage's immigration policy as morally wrong, harming families.
Lucy Powell, deputy leadership candidate, urged Labour to oppose Farage to retain progressives.

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Jones Accuses Farage

Darren Jones accuses Nigel Farage of 'hating Britain' at a Global Progress Action conference.
He criticizes Reform UK's stance on national institutions.
Jones frames Farage's populism against Labour's 'patriotic renewal'.
Polls show Farage rising as Britain’s most patriotic politician, challenging Sunak and Starmer.
Farage pledges to abolish the BBC licence fee; NHS will remain free at the point of delivery.

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Phillipson Condemns Farage

Bridget Phillipson criticised Nigel Farage for not condemning Trump's paracetamol and autism claims.
As education secretary, she urged Labour to challenge Reform's views on vaccinations and women's safety, and on SEND reforms.
Phillipson described Farage's immigration policy as morally wrong, harming families.
Lucy Powell, deputy leadership candidate, urged Labour to oppose Farage to retain progressives.

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