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Farage Faces Commons Ban After Unauthorized Roof Filming

9/2/2026

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage filmed a video on a Westminster roof without permission.
He posted the clip on X with the caption “Guess who’s back” after returning to the Commons on Tuesday.
In the video Farage said his majority and vote total exceeded those from the general election.
A House of Commons spokesperson warned that unauthorised filming is prohibited, noting Lee Anderson also breached the rule in 2023.

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage filmed a video on a Westminster roof without permission.
He posted the clip on X with the caption “Guess who’s back” after returning to the Commons on Tuesday.
In the video Farage said his majority and vote total exceeded those from the general election.
A House of Commons spokesperson warned that unauthorised filming is prohibited, noting Lee Anderson also breached the rule in 2023.