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Liberal Democrat MP Caroline Voaden has accused Reform UK leader Nigel Farage of shoving her out of the way during the state opening of Parliament on May 13, saying the behaviour was unacceptable in any workplace. Voaden, the MP for South Devon, said Farage barged past her on a staircase instead of waiting his turn, and that she was pushed into a colleague or the wall. She stated she complained to the serjeant at arms and the Speaker, and that Farage was required to write an apology, which she has not received. The incident resurfaced after Farage said he skipped the Budget speech to avoid a possible physical altercation, claiming his prayer card had been moved. A House of Commons spokesperson said the card was removed for lacking a valid time stamp. Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper said her understanding was that Farage physically shoved a female Lib Dem MP, and a male colleague intervened.
Reform UK officials deny the account, calling it dishonest and claiming the Lib Dem MPs were aggressive.
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