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UK Mayoral Candidate Faces Backlash for Controversial Remarks

3/23/2026

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Reform UK mayoral candidate Chris Parry faced backlash for calling Shomrim 'cosplayers' and 'Islamists on horseback'.
The remarks followed an arson attack on ambulances operated by a Jewish charity in north London.
Parry, who previously made controversial statements, defended his comments by saying Shomrim lacks legal authority.
Rabbi Herschel Gluck criticized the remarks as ignorant and noted Shomrim's voluntary work.
Following the attacks, Shomrim increased patrols in the community.

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Reform UK mayoral candidate Chris Parry faced backlash for calling Shomrim 'cosplayers' and 'Islamists on horseback'.
The remarks followed an arson attack on ambulances operated by a Jewish charity in north London.
Parry, who previously made controversial statements, defended his comments by saying Shomrim lacks legal authority.
Rabbi Herschel Gluck criticized the remarks as ignorant and noted Shomrim's voluntary work.
Following the attacks, Shomrim increased patrols in the community.