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Commons to refer Farage rooftop filming to Serjeant at Arms

9/3/2026

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Farage Returns

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage returned to the House of Commons on 1 September 2026, took the oath and posted a 37-second rooftop video.
The coverage notes the incident mirrors a 2023 unauthorized rooftop filming by Reform chairman Lee Anderson.
A Commons spokesperson said Serjeant at Arms will write to member who breaches the rule.
In the clip Farage praised the building, noted Big Ben bonging, and captioned “Guess who’s back.”

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Farage Roof Video

Nigel Farage was sworn back into the House of Commons on 1 September 2026 and posted a 37-second video from the Parliament roof.
Labour Party chair Bridget Phillipson called Farage’s £5 million donation explanation “excuses” and urged him to stop deflecting the scandal.
The Commons spokesperson said filming is prohibited and will be referred to Serjeant at Arms.
The Standards Committee can recommend a suspension triggering a recall; Harman warned of harsher penalties.

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Farage Returns

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage returned to the House of Commons on 1 September 2026, took the oath and posted a 37-second rooftop video.
The coverage notes the incident mirrors a 2023 unauthorized rooftop filming by Reform chairman Lee Anderson.
A Commons spokesperson said Serjeant at Arms will write to member who breaches the rule.
In the clip Farage praised the building, noted Big Ben bonging, and captioned “Guess who’s back.”

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