UK politics: Charity watchdog to criticise intimidation as Farage calls for prosecution of groups helping asylum seekers

Watchdog draws a distinction

The charity commissioner is expected to use a speech to distinguish heated discussion from harassment or abuse. The watchdog’s planned criticism concerns intimidation in the debate over groups helping asylum seekers. The article does not provide details about when the speech will take place or the specific groups it will address.

Farage attacks support groups

Nigel Farage called for the prosecution of groups helping asylum seekers. He accused taxpayer-funded non-governmental organisations of aiding and abetting criminality. Farage also described people involved in those groups as “deluded,” according to the article. The remarks were repeated in the text.

Other political remarks included

The article also included comments about Ukraine, Eritrea and banks. One speaker called for more pressure on Vladimir Putin and greater military, diplomatic and economic support for Ukraine.

Another statement warned Eritrea to accept the return of its nationals or face a complete ban on its citizens entering the UK. A separate speaker said decisions about banks and the budget would be set out in two weeks.