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Nigel Farage and Caroline Voaden clash over alleged physical altercation
A dispute has emerged between Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Liberal Democrat MP Caroline Voaden regarding an alleged physical confrontation in the House of Commons. The incident reportedly occurred during the State Opening of Parliament in May.
Mr. Farage cited the past “physical altercation” as a reason for his absence during Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget, claiming he feared a repeat incident after his prayer card was removed. He described himself as avoiding further conflict to remain a “quiet, shy and modest person.”
Ms. Voaden, the MP for South Devon, has contested this version of events, stating that Mr. Farage “shoved me out of the way to barge past” while attempting to bypass the procession to the House of Lords. She expressed that she was “shocked and bloody angry” by the behavior and noted that he had been required to write her an apology following a complaint to Commons authorities.
While footage shows the two walking near each other in the chamber, it does not visibly capture the alleged shove. Reform UK sources have denied the allegations, accusing the Liberal Democrats of dishonesty, while Lib Dem officials suggested the incident involved Mr. Farage shoving a female MP.
Entities
Caroline Voaden · House of Commons · Liberal Democrats · Nigel Farage · Reform UK
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Daisy Cooper stated her understanding was that Farage physically shoved a female MP. www.bbc.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nigel Farage cited a past physical altercation as a reason for missing the Chancellor's Budget. www.gbnews.com · www.bbc.co.uk · www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Footage exists showing Voaden and Farage walking together in the House of Commons in May. www.gbnews.com · www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Caroline Voaden stated she was required to receive an apology from Nigel Farage following a complaint. www.gbnews.com · www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The House of Commons declined to comment on the incident. www.bbc.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] The incident allegedly occurred during the State Opening of Parliament in May. www.bbc.co.uk · www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Reform UK sources denied the allegations of physical aggression by Nigel Farage. www.gbnews.com · www.bbc.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Caroline Voaden claims Nigel Farage shoved her to bypass a procession during the State Opening of Parliament. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk