In a dramatic confrontation, rock star and activist Bob Geldof lashed out at Brexit architect Nigel Farage during a tense debate about the consequences of leaving the EU. The explosive clash unfolded near the Port of Dover, where long lorry queues have become a symbol of post-Brexit trade disruptions.
Eyewitnesses reported Geldof shouting 'Just shut up!' at Farage as the pair argued about immigration and border controls. The Live Aid founder, visibly angry, accused Farage of 'destroying the country' with his Brexit campaign.
Dover becomes Brexit battleground
The port town has emerged as a flashpoint in the Brexit debate, with recent delays highlighting new customs checks. Geldof, a vocal Remainer, confronted Farage as he filmed a segment for his GB News show near the ferry terminal.
'You lied to people,' Geldof reportedly told Farage, referencing the controversial £350 million NHS promise emblazoned on the Brexit campaign bus. The exchange grew increasingly heated, with Geldof at one point turning to Farage's camera crew and declaring: 'This man is a fraud.'
Political tensions spill onto streets
The confrontation reflects growing tensions as the economic impact of Brexit becomes clearer. Dover residents have complained of regular traffic chaos since new border controls were implemented, though Farage maintains these are 'teething problems.'
Political analysts suggest such public clashes may become more common as the UK approaches the next general election, with Brexit likely to remain a divisive issue. The Geldof-Farage spat has already gone viral on social media, with commentators divided over who 'won' the exchange.
