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Defence Secretary Healey Slams Farage Over Putin Silence

8/16/2025

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Defence Secretary Healey criticized Nigel Farage for not condemning Putin's actions in Ukraine.
Reform deputy leader Richard Tice labeled Healey's comments as "outrageous slander" and questioned his mental health.
Healey pointed out Farage's inconsistent views on the House of Lords, referencing his past calls for its abolition.
Political appointments to the Lords are made by the Prime Minister, with recent selections from Labour, Conservatives, and Liberal Democrats.

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Defence Secretary Healey criticized Nigel Farage for not condemning Putin's actions in Ukraine.
Reform deputy leader Richard Tice labeled Healey's comments as "outrageous slander" and questioned his mental health.
Healey pointed out Farage's inconsistent views on the House of Lords, referencing his past calls for its abolition.
Political appointments to the Lords are made by the Prime Minister, with recent selections from Labour, Conservatives, and Liberal Democrats.