Tetchy Nigel Farage has accused Keir Starmer of spreading falsehoods about his recent trip to the US after facing questions from The Mirror regarding his patriotism.
During today’s PMQs, the Prime Minister launched a strong criticism against the Reform UK leader for his absence in Parliament, suggesting that Farage may be in Washington D.C. to speak negatively about Britain and urge the US to impose sanctions on the UK.
Reports have surfaced indicating that Farage may propose that the White House implements trade measures to exempt American companies from UK online regulations.
When pressed by The Mirror about the patriotism of advocating for US trade sanctions against the UK, Farage vehemently denied such claims, labeling them as fabrications from the Prime Minister. He emphasized that his statements focused on trade implications rather than sanctions.
In response to criticisms during PMQs, Starmer highlighted Farage’s absence from the House of Commons, insinuating that Farage’s actions were unpatriotic and detrimental to British workers. Starmer accused Farage of lobbying the US to impose sanctions on the UK, which he condemned as disgraceful.
Farage is set to address the US Congress in Washington, where he will express concerns about what he perceives as censorship and authoritarianism in the UK. He is expected to advocate for US firms to be exempt from UK regulations through diplomatic and trade channels.
During his testimony at the House Judiciary Committee’s inquiry on “Europe’s threat to American Speech and Innovation,” Farage is anticipated to defend individuals like Lucy Connolly, who was previously convicted of inciting violence, and discuss the case of comedian Graham Linehan, who faced arrest over posts related to trans issues.
This move by Farage has sparked controversy and raised questions about his intentions and allegiances, with both political and public scrutiny intensifying.