Paloma Faith has condemned the “right-wing idiots ruining our country” in the wake of racist mobs attacking mosques and hotels housing refugees around the country. Horrifying scenes over the past week have seen far-right groups causing havoc, with many wearing England or British flags, and some bearing Nazi tattoos. Almost 400 people have been arrested over the mob violence spreading across the UK, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer setting up a “standing army” of specialist police officers to deal with the situation.
Posting a statement on Instagram, Faith, 43, wrote a two-word message for “right-wing fascists”: “F*** off.” Her post in full read: “My message to the right-wing idiots ruining our country. As the mother of two half Muslim North African children and as a born and raised resident and proud member of the Hackney community, I stand vehemently against racism of any kind.
“I am proud of a Britain which is diverse, integrated and accepting of all cultures. We cannot scapegoat minorities for this country’s problems when in my experience all they have done is contribute to the rich, diverse culture I grew up in that has shaped the best parts of me and the people I love and adore.” She concluded by writing: “With all due respect to the right-wing fascists, f*** off.
” Faith shares two daughters with her ex-partner, the French artist Leyman Lahcine. In October last year, Faith revealed they had broken up after a decade-long relationship. Speaking .