Farage Retracts Claim of Security Advice Against Constituency Surgeries

Nigel Farage acknowledges no official guidance was given against holding in-person meetings with constituents, amid criticism for neglecting his MP duties.

Farage initially claimed he was advised by parliamentary authorities not to hold in-person surgeries due to security concerns.
Parliamentary sources refuted Farage's claim, stating no such advice was issued as it would impede MPs' democratic responsibilities.
Farage faced criticism for not prioritizing his role as an MP, including spending time abroad and not holding surgeries in his Clacton constituency.
He suggested using virtual meetings as an alternative, despite the lack of official security advice against in-person gatherings.
The controversy comes amid Reform UK's ongoing scrutiny of police actions, including a call for prosecution related to an incident at Manchester airport.