The Guardian
Nigel Farage cites seating dispute fears for Commons budget absence
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said he missed the chancellor’s first budget in the House of Commons because he feared a seating dispute could lead to a physical confrontation with another MP. At a subsequent press conference, he expressed surprise at £10bn pledged to support Ukraine and reaffirmed his party’s policy of reducing taxes for crypto investors.

What to know
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Farage expressed surprise at the £10bn commitment to support Ukraine.
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He reiterated Reform UK’s policy of tax cuts for crypto investors.
Why it matters
The remarks concern support for Ukraine and Reform UK’s stated policy of tax cuts for crypto investors.
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