Anger as student ‘exploits attack for twisted anti-British agenda’

A STUDENT leader provoked anger last night by issuing a statement that failed to mention the murdered police officer or condemn the atrocity.

National Union of Students chief Malia Bouattia, pictured, made no mention of PC Keith Palmer. Instead, she expressed concerns about an anti-Muslim backlash, saying: ‘We must stand firm against all attempts to stoke up Islamophobia. ‘I also want to extend our solidarity to the many Muslims and migrants who at this time will be especially fearful of racism and abuse.’

Colonel Richard Kemp, who led our troops in Afghanistan, said the NUS leader had exploited the ‘Islamic murder in London for a twisted anti-British, anti-police, pro-terror agenda’.