Farage skips budget debate amid shoving allegation in Commons

Nigel Farage accused of shoving female Lib Dem MP in parliament

The Guardian • 29 oct. 14h21

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said he avoided a recent budget debate after a seating dispute in May, while Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper alleged he physically shoved a female MP.

Revealed: Female Lib Dem MP who had ‘physical altercation’ with Farage

The Telegraph • 29 oct. 11h55

Caroline Voaden, Liberal Democrat schools spokesman, was confirmed as the MP who had a physical altercation with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in the Commons, prompting a complaint and an apology requirement.

Nigel Farage skips budget in Commons over seating ‘altercation’ concerns

The Guardian • 28 oct. 18h21

Nigel Farage missed the Chancellor's budget launch, citing concerns about a potential physical clash in the Commons, and used the occasion to denounce the £10 billion Ukraine aid package and reaffirm his party's crypto-tax proposals.

Nigel Farage says he skipped Budget to avoid 'physical altercation'

The Independent • 28 oct. 17h39

Nigel Farage did not attend John Healey's Budget presentation, saying a removed prayer card suggested a risk of confrontation, and he chose to review the Budget with his team instead.

Nigel Farage skipped John Healey's Budget following 'physical altercation' with MP

GB News • 28 oct. 16h13

Nigel Farage claimed a physical confrontation with an MP prevented him from attending the budget speech, while Labour defended its fiscal plans amid criticism over defence spending.