Polish EU lawmaker Dominik Tarczynski threatens legal action over Starmer’s “hateful and divisive” comments at London rally
Dominik Tarczynski, a Polish member of the European Parliament, threatens litigation be opposed to british prime minister British leader Keir Starmer has accused the organizers of a controversial rally in London of promoting “hate and division”.The row erupted ahead of a United Kingdom march in London, an event linked to anti-immigration activist Tommy Robinson and expected to focus on immigration and policing.In a video message posted on X, Starmer defended the peaceful protest but harshly criticized those behind the demonstrations.“Tomorrow’s march in London is a reminder of the challenges we face in the battle for values,” Starmer said.“Organizers, including convicted thugs and racists, are peddling hatred and division. Plain and simple.”He added that the government would continue to take action against individuals accused of encouraging extremism and violence.Starmer said: “We will ban those who seek to incite disorder from entering the UK, as we already do.”Tarczynski, a member of Poland’s right-wing Law and Justice party, responded to Starmer’s post after reports that his electronic travel authorization to the UK had been revoked ahead of the rally.“I am a democratically elected member of the European Parliament. I represent the European Union,” Tarczynski wrote.“You will pay a price for calling me a hate instigator.”The Polish politician also claimed he would take personal legal action against Starmer after the next UK general election.“I will wait patiently until the British consign you to the ash heap of history. Then I will defend my honor and the honor of my constituents in court,” he wrote.The exchange came as British authorities blocked several foreign right-wing figures from entering the country ahead of demonstrations.Starmer argued that the UK remained “a country built on decency, fairness and respect” and insisted that the majority of people in the UK rejected the politics of division.
