Politics · 18 March 2026

Keir Starmer says Tories have a Muslim problem

Claims of a Conservative party problem with Muslims have arisen after comments on public prayer in Trafalgar Square. Keir Starmer urged Kemi Badenoch to remove Nick Timothy from his role for stating these prayers were an 'act of domination'. Timothy, a shadow justice secretary appointed by Badenoch in January, shared his views with 82,000 X followers.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 March 2026 at 18:47

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