Lib Dems and Reform UK in war of words over alleged shove
Summary
Lib Dem MP Caroline Voaden says Nigel Farage shoved her during the State Opening of Parliament in May. Farage described a physical altercation with an MP but did not name Voaden; Reform UK disputed the Lib Dems’ account, and the available video shows no major altercation.Key Facts
- Farage cited a physical altercation at the State Opening of Parliament as a reason he had wanted to avoid a similar incident at the Budget.
- Voaden said Farage shoved her on a staircase as he tried to pass her.
- The Liberal Democrats said Farage attempted to shove Voaden; a Reform UK source called that claim a lie.
- Video of the pair leaving the chamber together shows no visible evidence of a major altercation, but Lib Dem MP Max Wilkinson said the incident happened before the footage.
- Voaden said Farage was ordered to apologise after she complained to Commons authorities; the House of Commons declined to comment.
- A Commons spokesperson said Farage’s seat-reservation prayer card was removed because it lacked a valid date stamp.
- Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper said her understanding was that Farage physically shoved a female MP, while Reform MP Robert Jenrick called the dispute a Westminster debate.
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