Nigel Farage says he would ban mass Muslim prayer events at historic British sites if elected prime minister, describing a recent gathering in Trafalgar Square as "provocative".
The Reform UK leader argued that while individual prayer should remain unrestricted, large-scale religious events at symbolic locations should be stopped. His remarks follow a public Ramadan gathering in London attended by hundreds, including the city's mayor.
The proposal drew criticism across the political spectrum. Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended Britain's tradition of religious diversity, noting that events from multiple faiths take place in public spaces.
London mayor Sadiq Khan, who attended the event, has previously supported such gatherings as a reflection of the UK's multicultural society. The debate adds to growing tensions over religion in United Kingdom politics.