Farage Claims Estate Agency Founder Incites Violence
Kevin Hollinrake, the founder of Hunters estate agency, faces serious allegations from Nigel Farage. Farage accused him of “inciting violence” after Hollinrake shared a post featuring the Reform UK party’s new logo, which he likened to a Nazi emblem.
Allegations of Incitement
Farage, a prominent figure in British politics, claimed that Hollinrake’s post compared Reform UK members to Nazis. He described the comments as not only insulting but also dangerous, especially in today’s context of political rhetoric. Farage drew parallels to the controversial statements made about Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist who was assassinated earlier this year in the United States.
Response from Political Leaders
Despite the serious accusations, Hollinrake has not yet addressed the allegations publicly. However, Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch suggested that Hollinrake’s original post was meant to be humorous rather than malicious.
Background on Kevin Hollinrake
Kevin Hollinrake has an extensive background in both business and politics. He co-founded Hunters in York in 1992, rapidly transforming it into a national estate agency. Hollinrake served as the MP for Thirsk and Malton in North Yorkshire since his election in 2015. He stepped back from the agency to dive into a political career.
- Hunters operates more than 200 offices across the UK.
- It follows a territory-based franchise model relaunched in 2022.
- The company was acquired by TPFG for £24 million in 2021.
Hollinrake previously held roles including Shadow Housing Secretary and is now the Conservative Party chairman. His recent social media activity has provoked significant backlash, leading to public scrutiny of his statements and their implications.
