Thursday, May 28Thursday, May 28Nigel Farage faces fresh calls to apologise after his unannounced visit to a charity-run café left staff and vulnerable trainees feeling intimidated. The Reform UK leader and his entourage entered the Hamlet Wigan CIC café in Makerfield, Greater Manchester, during a celebration event for young adults with additional needs, taking photographs and videos without permission, according to the charity’s founder. She described the incident as "overwhelming" and demanded an apology for what she called an "intrusive" campaign stop on Thursday.
Farage’s team reportedly stopped at the café—where trainees with special needs work and learn—seeking tea and toilet facilities while he campaigned in the area. The charity, which supports 18- to 25-year-olds with disabilities, said the visit disrupted their event and left some trainees distressed. No apology has been issued by Farage or Reform UK as of Saturday .
The incident follows a pattern of controversy surrounding Farage’s campaign tactics, though this marks the first time a charity has publicly accused him of intimidation. The Hamlet Wigan CIC has not ruled out further action if Farage fails to respond. Meanwhile, Reform UK has yet to comment on the allegations.
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