Nigel Farage has fiercely criticised Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner following her contentious remarks about the Reform UK leader during a recent political debate.
Rayner, known for her outspoken style, made a pointed comment suggesting Farage had received "two jabs" - a remark widely interpreted as a reference to both COVID-19 vaccinations and political attacks.
The heated exchange
The war of words erupted during a discussion about the future of British politics, with Rayner's quip drawing immediate backlash from Farage and his supporters.
"This kind of cheap shot politics is exactly what's wrong with Westminster," Farage fired back during an interview. "Instead of addressing the real issues facing Britain, Labour's deputy leader resorts to playground insults."
Political fallout
The exchange has intensified tensions between Labour and Reform UK as both parties position themselves ahead of potential general elections. Political analysts suggest the spat reflects growing frustration among opposition figures with Farage's continued influence on British politics.
Rayner's office has since clarified that her comments were meant in jest, but the damage appears to have been done, with the remark dominating political discourse across social media and news outlets.
Public reaction
The public response has been divided, with some seeing Rayner's comment as a harmless joke while others view it as inappropriate for a senior politician. Twitter users have created the hashtag #TwoJabs, which has been trending with thousands of posts on both sides of the debate.
Meanwhile, Reform UK supporters have seized on the incident as evidence of what they call Labour's "lack of serious policy ideas."
