Gemma Crompton, director of The Hamlet Wigan Community Interest Company, has called for an apology from Nigel Farage following his 'intimidating' visit to a cafe that supports young adults with additional needs. Farage arrived unexpectedly with a large entourage, including a camera crew, which violated the cafe's policy against photography for safeguarding reasons. Crompton expressed her disappointment in a letter to Farage, stating that the presence of security and media created an overwhelming atmosphere for the trainees and their families. The visit coincided with a separate event attended by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who confronted a Daily Mail reporter for approaching him inappropriately. Burnham, a supporter of the charity, criticized the media's conduct and called for accountability, asserting that the visit was disrespectful. In response, Reform defended the visit as non-political and claimed it was well-received by staff, who even took selfies with Farage and his colleague Robert Kenyon. They expressed surprise at Crompton's concerns, suggesting that her letter may have been politically motivated.