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Farage Defends Anti-Homosexual Preacher Amid Council Ban

5/14/2026

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Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader, posted a YouTube video backing Stephen Clayden of Bread of Life church after Colchester council issued a banning order over his anti-homosexual sermons that drew hate-speech complaints.
A Labour Party spokesperson said Farage’s endorsement amplifies extremist homophobic remarks and divides working people.
Christian Concern defended the church, arguing the council’s notice breaches lawful religious expression and that the preaching addresses many sins, not only homosexuality.

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Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader, posted a YouTube video backing Stephen Clayden of Bread of Life church after Colchester council issued a banning order over his anti-homosexual sermons that drew hate-speech complaints.
A Labour Party spokesperson said Farage’s endorsement amplifies extremist homophobic remarks and divides working people.
Christian Concern defended the church, arguing the council’s notice breaches lawful religious expression and that the preaching addresses many sins, not only homosexuality.