Community cafe demands apology from Farage for ‘intimidating’ uninvited visit
Reform UK Makerfield team reportedly arrived as cafe run by people with special needs was holding celebration event
TL;DR
- Hamlet Wigan CIC founder Gemma Crompton requested an apology from Nigel Farage for an unannounced and 'intimidating' visit by his entourage.
- The visit occurred during a celebration for trainees who had achieved their Duke of Edinburgh awards.
- Crompton stated that the unannounced arrival of a large group with security and media crews overwhelmed trainees, families, staff, and customers.
- Reform UK, including MP Lee Anderson, claimed the visit was spontaneous for a 'cuppa' and to use the toilet, denying it was political and stating staff took selfies.
- Mayor Andy Burnham, present at the celebration, criticized the unannounced entry as 'out of order' and called for an apology.
- Crompton asserted the visit was not intended as a political event and expressed concern over photos and videos being taken without consent.
- Reform UK stated the visit was 'ad hoc and non-political' and suggested Crompton's letter was 'politically influenced'.