A fierce disagreement erupted on GB News when broadcaster Matthew Stadlen accused Reform UK leader Nigel Farage of spreading “complete rubbish” about crime statistics involving Afghan males.
The confrontation occurred during a discussion about Farage’s assertion that Afghan men are 22 times more likely to commit sexual offences than individuals born in the UK.
“Nigel Farage was saying yesterday in his bid to convince British people he would regain control of the streets that an Afghan male is 22 times more likely to commit a sexual offence than someone born here,” Stadlen stated during the programme.
He firmly rejected this claim, adding: “That is not correct. It’s complete rubbish. I’ve looked at analysis from Sky News that says it’s more like three times more likely.”
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Martin Daubney locked horns with Matthew Stadlen
Martin Daubney immediately challenged Stadlen’s criticism, defending the original statistics.
“It’s not,” Martin responded. “The data in question from the Centre for Migration Control is a workaround because they will not give us the real data.”
The heated exchange continued as Martin demanded greater transparency from authorities.
“Give us the real data,” he insisted during the broadcast.
Stadlen maintained his position, arguing that the inflated figure was dangerous and misleading.
“The figure is way out. This analysis shows the 22 figure is complete fantasy that stirs up fear,” he said.
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He emphasised the need for responsible use of statistics, stating: “We want transparency. We haven’t got it. We need to use the data responsibly and in my view, Nigel Farage hasn’t.”
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over how crime statistics relating to immigration are presented and interpreted in public discourse.
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Matthew Stadlen accused Nigel Farage of whipping up hatred
Farage’s comments about Afghan males came as part of his broader campaign promises to restore order to British streets.
The Reform UK leader has recently expressed outrage over reports that 211 individuals residing in asylum accommodation have faced criminal charges this year.
Court documents revealed these residents were charged with 425 offences in total, including 109 violent crimes and 44 sexual offences.
The Telegraph’s analysis of court records connected to 50 asylum accommodation facilities revealed that four counts of alleged rape were among the sexual offences recorded.
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Nigel Farage has expressed concern about the number of sex crimes being committed by Afghans
Additionally, 63 theft-related crimes were documented in the same period.
The Reform UK leader has also called for police forces to disclose more detailed information about criminal suspects, including their ethnicity and immigration status.
He argued that existing national policing guidelines, which limit the release of personal details about suspects, represent “a woke plot to deny Britons their God-given right to leap to conclusions and have their biases confirmed.”
“People can’t form well-informed mobs if they don’t know whether the suspect’s a vegan Lib Dem who supports Spurs,” Farage told reporters.
His proposals have drawn criticism from legal experts who warn such measures could compromise the principle of presumed innocence in British law.
