Nigel Farage Says Government Should Think About Letting Shamima Begum Come Back to the UK, You Won’t Believe Why

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage recently suggested that the UK government should think about allowing Shamima Begum, who left the country in 2015 to join ISIS, to return to the UK. Farage’s comments have sparked widespread debate, as this is a sensitive and controversial issue.

Farage told ITV News’ political correspondent Harry Horton that although he has never supported the idea, he is now reconsidering. “I’ve never wanted to bring her back. Instinctively, I’m against it.

But now I’m thoughtful. I don’t see her as a full-on ISIS killer or someone who was deeply involved in their crimes,” he explained. “She plays a smaller role in the big picture.”

His remarks came after Seb Gorka, a former advisor to Donald Trump, argued that European countries should take back their citizens who joined ISIS and imprison them at home. Gorka warned that if countries like the UK refuse, these individuals could escape from Syrian prisons under the new regime, potentially becoming an even bigger threat in the future.

Farage acknowledged this perspective, saying, “It’s a hard thing to consider, bringing people like Shamima Begum back. Instinctively, it feels wrong. But Gorka’s argument makes sense. If we don’t take responsibility and deal with them in our prisons, they could become a bigger problem that we’ll all have to fight later.” He admitted that this debate is not one he or the UK government wanted but said, “Now, we have no choice but to discuss it.”

Farage’s comments triggered backlash from notable figures. Billionaire Elon Musk, who has been a vocal critic of Farage recently, took to his social media platform X to express his disapproval.

Allowing ISIS fighters back to Europe simply creates opportunities for terrorist attacks in the future,” Musk wrote. His criticism adds to the growing tension between him and Farage, despite their past alignment on certain political issues. Musk even suggested that Reform UK should replace Farage as leader, hinting at Rupert Lowe, a Reform UK MP, as a potential alternative.

Farage responded to Musk’s remarks, saying he was surprised by the criticism. “Elon is an extraordinary individual, but I completely disagree with him on this matter.

My stance on Tommy Robinson and Reform’s direction hasn’t changed. I never compromise on my principles,” Farage wrote online. Musk later voiced his support for Rupert Lowe, saying, “I haven’t met him, but his views make a lot of sense.”

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch also criticized Farage’s position. Posting on X, she firmly stated, “A Conservative government under my leadership will never allow terrorists like Shamima Begum, who have been stripped of their citizenship, to return.

Actions must have consequences, or there will be no deterrent. Citizenship is a commitment to your country, not a free pass for criminal behavior.”

Farage’s leadership of Reform UK has come under increasing scrutiny in recent weeks. Since becoming the party’s leader in June and later being elected MP for Clacton in July, his positions and comments have drawn both support and criticism.

Musk’s call for a leadership change has intensified these challenges, adding pressure on Farage as he navigates this contentious debate about Shamima Begum and the broader issue of dealing with former ISIS members.