Nick Timothy shows how UK Tory party has become a cesspit of hatred

Nick Timothy shows how UK Tory party has become a cesspit of hatred Submitted by Peter Oborne on Thu, 03/19/2026 - 18:09 His latest vile attack on Muslims in Trafalgar Square was framed by the party leader as 'defending British values' Nick Timothy, then the joint Downing Street chief of staff, is pictured in northeastern England in May 2017 (Justin Tallis/AFP) Off At Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Keir Starmer turned brutally on Kemi Badenoch and demanded that the Conservative leader sack Nick Timothy as shadow justice secretary. He had every reason to do so. Timothy, who has ignited the latest culture war to engulf British politics, has a record of stirring up hatred and division against Muslims.