Protesters disrupt Nigel Farage's speech

Nigel Farage's keynote speech at the Reform UK party conference in Birmingham on Friday, September 4, 2026, was repeatedly interrupted by protesters and delayed by security concerns. The disruptions occurred at the National Exhibition Centre as Farage addressed delegates, vowing to rally activists and "fix" Britain. The conference was delayed for security checks after a flag referencing a controversy over a £5 million gift appeared on stage. As Farage began his address, protesters stood up in the hall, shouting slogans and displaying banners. An activist group called Climate Resistance claimed responsibility for some disruptions, stating protesters shouted "Nigel, you're bankrolled by billionaires" and chanted "billionaire bootlickers" as they were removed by security. Audience members booed the protesters, and television footage showed individuals being carried out of the hall. Farage reacted to the interruptions by laughing and calling one protester a "screamer," later describing the disruptions as "boring." He also joked that ticket prices might be raised in the future to deter protesters.