Fiery PMQs clash descends into chaos as Labour jeers and Reform exits chamber
REFORM UK MPs dramatically walked out of the House of Commons on Wednesday (Mar 25) following a heated Prime Minister’s Questions exchange that saw Sir Keir Starmer launch a scathing attack on Nigel Farage.
The confrontation erupted after Farage challenged the Prime Minister on small boat crossings, prompting a blistering response from Starmer.
Addressing the Commons, the Prime Minister said: “This is from the man and the party that voted against giving law enforcement counter-terrorism style powers to tackle it.
“So he wants the grievance, he doesn’t want it sorted and he has absolutely no judgment.”
Starmer went further, accusing the Reform leader of inconsistency on foreign policy and opportunism in politics.
“He again said, ‘let’s join the war, let’s all go to war’… A week later, a screeching U-turn. We don’t want to go to war. And he says trust his judgment. It’s hard to take anything he says seriously.”
The Labour leader concluded with a stinging remark: “Reform don’t want to solve problems, they only want to exploit them… it’s an absolute disgrace.”
Within moments of the comments, Reform MPs began leaving the chamber in protest. Farage was followed out by fellow MPs including Robert Jenrick and former Home Secretary Suella Braverman.
Labour MPs responded with loud jeers, with some shouting “bye” as the group exited.
The walkout quickly drew criticism from Labour figures. Cabinet minister Jo Stevens later posted on social media: “What a bunch of snowflakes.”
The dramatic scenes underline the increasingly volatile atmosphere in Westminster, as Reform UK continues to position itself as a disruptive force in British politics ahead of upcoming elections.
The Herald understands tensions between Labour and Reform MPs have intensified in recent weeks, particularly over immigration and national security policy.
