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Mayoral Candidate Compares Jewish Group to 'Islamists on Horseback'

First article: 23 mar. 2026, 19:32 | Last update: 23 mar. 2026, 19:32 | 1 source | 1 article

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A mayoral candidate's recent comparison of a Jewish community group to "Islamists on horseback" has ignited a firestorm of controversy. The remark, made during a public appearance, was immediately condemned by community leaders and political opponents as insensitive and deeply offensive. Critics argue that the statement perpetuates harmful stereotypes and contributes to a climate of intolerance.

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Reform mayoral candidate likens Jewish community group to ‘Islamists on horseback’ Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian 23 mar. 2026, 19:32 (2 hours ago) Good

Reform mayoral candidate likens Jewish community group to ‘Islamists on horseback’

Chris Parry describes Shomrim members as ‘cosplayers’ hours after arson attack in north LondonGolders Green ambulance arson attack – live updatesA Reform UK mayoral candidate has described members of a Jewish neighbourhood watch group as “cosplayers” and likened them to “Islamists on horseback” in comments made after an attack on ambulances run by a Jewish charity.Chris Parry, who remains Reform’s mayoral candidate for Hampshire despite a previous controversy in which he said David Lammy should

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