Nigel Farage was met with a wall of noise when he tried to repeat a right-wing conspiracy theory at PMQs on Wednesday.
The leader of Reform UK has reiterated claims that there is “two-tier” policing in the UK, with some groups being treated more harshly than others depending on their political views.
He attacked the early release of around 1,700 prisoners on Tuesday as the government struggles to tackle the overcrowding crisis in England’s prisons.
Farage said: “Yesterday we saw some extraordinary scenes of celebration outside UK prisons where, in some cases, serious criminals were released.
“And to make room for, yes, troublemakers, but also for those who said unpleasant things on Facebook and elsewhere on social media.”
This set off a flurry of mutterings around the House, before Clacton MP added: “The Prime Minister understands that there is a growing sense of anger in this country that we live in two-tier policing…”
At this the House erupted in fury, with some MPs shouting “shame” at Farage.
The rest of his question to the prime minister was drowned out by an angry shout.
“Two-tier policing” is a claim the far-right has made with renewed gusto against the government since anti-immigration riots in August that led to hundreds of arrests.
They claim that the police treat right-wing protesters more harshly than those on the left, such as those who take part in pro-Palestinian marches.
It’s not the first time Farage has sparked outrage recently.
Shortly after three girls were killed in Southport – an event that sparked riots – an MP posted a video on X claiming the police were “hiding the truth from us” about what really happened.
He was later forced to admit that he had amplified Andrew Tate’s unsubstantiated claims.
A Savanta poll last month also shows that 51% of the public blame the Reform UK leader for the mess.
