Lib Dems and Reform clash over alleged shove in Parliament

A dispute between Lib Dem MP Caroline Voaden and Reform leader Nigel Farage has emerged over an alleged shove during May's State Opening of Parliament.

• Farage said he skipped Wednesday's Budget to avoid a repeat of a "physical altercation" with another MP in the chamber.
• Voaden identified herself as the MP, saying she awaits the apology Farage was "required to write."
• Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper claimed Farage "physically shoved" one of the party's female MPs.
• Commons officials said Farage's seat-reservation card was removed for lacking a valid date stamp.