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Mayoral Candidate Compares Jewish Group to 'Islamists on Horseback'
First article: 23 mar. 2026, 19:32
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Last update: 23 mar. 2026, 19:32
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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.Articles about this topic
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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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