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Farage's Prayer Ban Proposal Sparks Controversy in Britain

3/20/2026

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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, reiterates a plan to ban mass Muslim prayer at historic British sites.
He labels the Trafalgar Square gathering an act of domination.
Nick Timothy, Conservative Party spokesperson, criticized Farage's remarks.
Keir Starmer, Prime Minister, defended the Trafalgar Square event, noting Britain's religious diversity.
Reform UK is polling strongly, suggesting potential electoral success by 2029.

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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, reiterates a plan to ban mass Muslim prayer at historic British sites.
He labels the Trafalgar Square gathering an act of domination.
Nick Timothy, Conservative Party spokesperson, criticized Farage's remarks.
Keir Starmer, Prime Minister, defended the Trafalgar Square event, noting Britain's religious diversity.
Reform UK is polling strongly, suggesting potential electoral success by 2029.