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Far-Right Claims Misleading About Swansea School's Practices

10/10/2025

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Francesca O’Brien, Reform UK councillor, chaired meeting where a far-right group alleged miseducation at Sea View Community Primary School, Swansea.
The school denied students were forced to pray on Muslim mats.
The claims were amplified by extremist networks known for anti-Muslim sentiment.
Swansea Council said lessons reflect Christian traditions and other major religions. Council leader Rob Stewart condemned false information.

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Francesca O’Brien, Reform UK councillor, chaired meeting where a far-right group alleged miseducation at Sea View Community Primary School, Swansea.
The school denied students were forced to pray on Muslim mats.
The claims were amplified by extremist networks known for anti-Muslim sentiment.
Swansea Council said lessons reflect Christian traditions and other major religions. Council leader Rob Stewart condemned false information.