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UK Politicians Condemn Eardley's 'Colonised' Remarks Amid Immigration Debate

2/12/2026

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Nick Eardley's remark that the United Kingdom is 'colonised' sparked significant political backlash.
The prime minister described the remarks as 'offensive and wrong'.
The chancellor called the remarks 'disgusting'.
Reform UK's leader, Nigel Farage, argued mass immigration has altered many communities.
The ongoing debate diverts attention from other government challenges and keeps immigration a prominent topic.

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Nick Eardley's remark that the United Kingdom is 'colonised' sparked significant political backlash.
The prime minister described the remarks as 'offensive and wrong'.
The chancellor called the remarks 'disgusting'.
Reform UK's leader, Nigel Farage, argued mass immigration has altered many communities.
The ongoing debate diverts attention from other government challenges and keeps immigration a prominent topic.