Starmer claims Tory party has ‘problem with Muslims’ after Nick Timothy tweet

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Ben Quinn Political correspondentMarch 18, 2026 at 06:47 PM
Starmer claims Tory party has ‘problem with Muslims’ after Nick Timothy tweet

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Keir Starmer accused the Conservative party of having a "problem with Muslims" after Nick Timothy, who is associated with the Tory party, called a public Muslim prayer event in Trafalgar Square, attended by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, an "act of domination." During Prime Minister's Questions, the Prime Minister urged Kemi Badenoch to dismiss Timothy over his remarks. Badenoch defended Timothy, claiming he was "defending British values," but the incident has sparked renewed debate about Islamophobia within the Conservative party. Former Tory members, including Sayeeda Warsi, have voiced concerns that the comments make British Muslims feel unwelcome. Starmer highlighted that the Conservative party seems to only criticize Muslim events, leading him to believe they have an issue with Muslims.

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islamophobia 90% muslims 80% conservative party 80% nick timothy 70% sadiq khan 70% keir starmer 60% public prayer 60% kemi badenoch 50% british values 50% act of domination 40%

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