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“The hon. Gentleman acts in this way.”
—Keir StarmerLabourThe Prime Minister·Engagements·03 Jun 2026Factual · historical current chronological
Reasoning & Evidence21 Jul 2026
The claim "The hon. Gentleman acts in this way" is part of Keir Starmer's response to Nigel Farage during a PMQs exchange on June 3, 2026, concerning the death of Henry Nowak. The "way" being referenced is Farage's approach to the case — specifically, his promotion of "two-tier policing" narratives and his appeal for "pure, cold rage," which Starmer characterized as contradicting Farage's claimed respect for the grieving family.
From the Hansard record and BBC reporting, the underlying factual elements are verifiable:
1. Farage did appeal for "rage" — he said "I suggest the rest of us respond to this with pure, cold rage."
2. Henry Nowak's family (specifically father Mark Nowak) did ask that his death not be used to create "further division, hatred or tension."
3. Farage did promote the "two-tier policing" claim during the exchange.
However, the claim itself — "The hon. Gentleman acts in this way" — is not a verifiable factual assertion about the world. It is a subjective characterization of political behavior, essentially an opinion that Farage's conduct (promoting division and rage) is inconsistent with his professed respect for the family. Whether someone "acts in this way" is inherently a matter of interpretation and judgment, not an objectively verifiable fact. The underlying behaviors are confirmable, but the characterization of them as hypocritical or disrespectful is a subjective political judgment.
Sources: UK Parliament Hansard, June 3, 2026 (https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2026-06-03/debates/0258B9EB-0744-4475-9B89-486CC9238A26/PrimeMinister); BBC News, "PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case to sow 'division' and denies 'two-tier policing' claim" (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgz23p8117o); Politics Home, "Keir Starmer Accuses Nigel Farage Of 'Unforgiveable' Response To Henry Nowak Murder" (https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/keir-starmer-accuses-nigel-farage-unforgiveable-response-henry-nowak-murder)
From speech
I do not believe that there is two-tier policing in this country. I am really shocked that the hon. Gentleman pretends to have respect for Henry’s family and then acts in this way. [Interruption.] They are a grieving family—
Sources opened
| [1] | hansard.parliament.uk |
| [2] | bbc.co.uk |
| [3] | bbc.com |
| [4] | bbc.com |
| [5] | politicshome.com |
| [6] | hansard.parliament.uk |
| [7] | bbc.co.uk |
| [8] | ukpol.co.uk |