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Nigel Farage is dealing with cross-party condemnation for posting a photograph to social media smiling alongside MMA fighter Conor McGregor, who final 12 months was ordered to pay damages to a lady who accused him of raping her.
The lady, who accused McGregor of raping her in a Dublin resort in 2018, gained her declare towards him for damages in an Irish civil case in November.
The Reform UK chief, who captioned the photograph, “We’re so again”, will be seen shaking McGregor’s hand within the photograph, taken at a victory rally for Donald Trump in Washington on Sunday.
The picture sparked outrage from MPs on either side of the political spectrum, with Tory MP Mims Davies – shadow minister for ladies – accusing Mr Farage of utilizing the MMA fighter as social media “digicam fodder”.
She advised The Impartial: “Mr Farage is clearly not picky in regards to the firm he retains on social media if it fits him personally to get some likes.”
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In the meantime, Inexperienced Occasion co-leader Carla Denyer mentioned she is “disgusted” by the picture, however added: “I’ve to say, I’m not notably shocked”.
“Farage has beforehand praised the misogynist influencer and alleged baby trafficker Andrew Tate, and has known as for a debate on rolling again abortion rights”, Ms Denyer advised The Impartial.
“We will’t be complacent in regards to the hard-won rights and freedoms we’ve got, and politicians right here within the UK have a accountability to talk out towards those that would search to take them away.”
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Final 12 months, Mr Farage praised the misogynist influencer Andrew Tate for being an “necessary voice” for emasculated younger males and prompt MPs ought to debate rolling again the 24-week abortion restrict.
McGregor’s accuser was awarded nearly 250,000 euros (£207,000) in damages towards the previous UFC champion, after a three-week civil trial final 12 months.
Mr Farage travelled to Washington for Mr Trump’s inauguration, going down on Monday. Different UK political figures who’ve travelled to DC forward of Monday’s ceremonies embrace shadow international secretary Dame Priti Patel and former prime minister Liz Truss.
The federal government is anticipated to be represented at Monday’s ceremonies by outgoing UK ambassador to the US Dame Karen Pierce.
The Impartial has contacted Mr Farage and Mr McGregor for remark.
