He also claimed towns in the UK had ‘become literally unrecognisable’ as a result of immigrants 'who don't integrate into the community'
The boss of Oldham council has hit back at the ‘stupid and inaccurate’ comments made by Nigel Farage, after the Reform UK leader said there were streets in the borough ‘where no one speaks English’.
In response, Labour council leader Arooj Shah said: “Oldham is a town where people support each other, where community is at our heart, and we aren't defined by his politics of hate."The comments by Nigel Farage about Oldham are as stupid and inaccurate as they are offensive. In Oldham we are trying to fight back against 14 years of government cuts to public services, and the cost of living crisis like so many parts of the north.
Coun Shah criticised the politician and broadcaster, who yesterday announced his intention to run as a general election candidate in Conservative-held Clacton, for political posturing. “This means addressing the cost of living crisis, the future of the NHS, and the availability of quality affordable homes. ”
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