Arrests made after Nigel Farage has milkshake thrown over him at General Election campaign launch

Essex Police have made two arrests following the incident

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
Essex Police said: "A 25-year-old woman, from Clacton, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault."
Image:

Essex Police said: "A 25-year-old woman, from Clacton, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault."

Nigel Farage has had a McDonald's milkshake thrown at him during a General Election campaign rally in Essex. After taking over Richard Tice as leader of the Reform Party on Monday (June 3), Mr Farage...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Politics

A farmer's message to Keir Starmer: "Please stop. It is our way of life"
Politics

A farmer's message to Keir Starmer: "Please stop. It is our way of life"

In a series for Farmers Guardian, farmers send their messages to the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to showcase how Inheritance Tax will truly impact farm businesses

Emily Ashworth
clock 19 November 2025 • 1 min read
Farmer protest: Family farms will be wiped out if Labour refuses to rethink its tax policies
Politics

Farmer protest: Family farms will be wiped out if Labour refuses to rethink its tax policies

Agricultural industry comes together in 11th-hour attempt to force a Labour Party U-turn on IHT changes

Jane Thynne
clock 18 November 2025 • 2 min read
U-turn on Income Tax shows IHT change is possible
Politics

U-turn on Income Tax shows IHT change is possible

Plaid Cymru has reiterated calls to scrap proposals which it says could ‘devastate’ Welsh family farms

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 17 November 2025 • 2 min read