Nigel Farage skipped John Healey's Budget following 'physical altercation' with MP
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claims he missed the UK Budget speech due to a physical altercation with an MP and issues with seat reservation protocols. Other MPs and parliamentary officials have disputed his account, suggesting he failed to follow standard procedures for reserving a seat.
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The incident highlights ongoing political tensions and procedural disputes within the UK House of Commons involving high-profile political figures.
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said he skipped John Healey's first Budget today following a "physical altercation" with an MP earlier this year.
Mr Farage, who is accused of missing key moments in the House of Commons, claimed the incident took place ahead of the State Opening of Parliament on May 13.
Speaking to journalists after Mr Healey's Budget, Mr Farage said: "At the State Opening of Parliament, I didn't want to, but I got involved in a physical altercation with an MP in the chamber.
"I didn't make a fuss about it, I didn't complain. But I could see, given my prayer card had been removed, I was heading towards another physical altercation.
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