Nigel Farage posts video about Epping counter protesters
More Videos
0 seconds of 1 minute, 13 seconds Volume 0%
Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts EnabledDisabled
Shortcuts Open/Close / or ?
Play/Pause SPACE
Increase Volume ↑
Decrease Volume ↓
Seek Forward →
Seek Backward ←
Captions On/Off c
Fullscreen/Exit Fullscreen f
Mute/Unmute m
Decrease Caption Size -
Increase Caption Size + or =
Seek % 0-9
Next Up
Nigel Farage reacts to farming protest
01:24
x facebook Email Link https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/5jde6K8F Copied
Auto270p 1080p 720p 540p 360p 270p 180p
Live
00:11
01:01
01:13
More Videos
Close
Nigel Farage launched a blistering attack on Essex Police, accusing its officers of “bussing in" what he called “Antifa protesters” hellbent on “forcing a confrontation" at a hotel in Epping. However, the force has hit back, describing the Reform leader's version of events as “categorically wrong”.
The Reform UK leader, himself an MP for the Essex constituency of Clacton, took to X after the force confirmed it had accompanied members of Stand Up to Racism to the Bell Hotel, the scene of angry clashes at the weekend. Mr Farage posted: "Essex Police escorted ANTIFA protesters to the Bell Hotel in Epping to force a confrontation. Initially, they denied that it had ever happened in the first place. Heads must roll.”
Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT
You Won’t Believe What Dell Is Offering Right Now [take a look] Research dell hardwareWhy Everyone’s Upgrading to Dell This WeekDell Discounts | Sponsored Sponsored
Click Here
Undo
DON'T MISS
Powered by
Cut-off Keir Starmer is so blind to UK needs he can't see Britain's about to explode
24 Comments
Angela Rayner warns of public anger over immigration as riot fears intensify
124 Comments
Migrant hotel ‘must be closed' warns council leader as Tommy Robinson threatens protest
227 Comments
Home Office orders migrant boats to new UK seaside town to 'avoid protesters'
671 Comments
Epping asylum protest triggers police crackdown as top cop issues blunt 3-word verdict
Comments
Trump's UK visit sparks outrage as police threatened with legal action
124 Comments
Nigel Farage warns repeat offenders will spend lives in jail in plan to slash crime
85 Comments
Migrant hotel protests spread to another town as residents take to the streets
765 Comments
UK town erupts as furious locals protest against migrant hotel
Comments
Furious protesters clash with cops outside migrant hotel as fireworks and eggs thrown
Comments
POLL: Should all migrant hotels be shut? Vote now
70 Comments
Trump golf course slapped with ‘twinned with Epstein Island' sign in shock protest
21 Comments
Shocking moment protesters attack police vans outside migrant hotel
Comments
Nigel Farage to unveil plans to deport foreign criminals: 'We are putting you on notice!'
308 Comments
Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It?Memory Health | Sponsored Sponsored
Learn More
Undo
Police admit escorting pro-migrant protesters to asylum hotel before violent clashes
856 Comments
Epping migrant protest update as cops break silence after protester hit by police van
Comments
Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It?Memory Health | Sponsored Sponsored
Learn More
Undo
Fury as hundreds of hotel asylum seekers charged as part of shocking 3-year crime spree
1024 Comments
Fury as police chief defends cops who escorted pro-migrant protesters: 'Vacuous rubbish!'
Comments
Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It?Memory Health | Sponsored Sponsored
Learn More
Undo
Riot police on standby as Tommy Robinson set to join Essex migrant protests
436 Comments
Police issue major update on UK town riots after migrant charged with child sex offence
Comments
Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It?Brain Health | Sponsored Sponsored
Learn More
Undo
Cut-off Keir Starmer is so blind to UK needs he can't see Britain's about to explode
24 Comments
Angela Rayner warns of public anger over immigration as riot fears intensify
124 Comments
Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It?Brain Health | Sponsored Sponsored
Learn More
Undo
Migrant hotel ‘must be closed' warns council leader as Tommy Robinson threatens protest
227 Comments
Home Office orders migrant boats to new UK seaside town to 'avoid protesters'
671 Comments
Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It?Memory Health | Sponsored Sponsored
Learn More
Undo
Epping asylum protest triggers police crackdown as top cop issues blunt 3-word verdict
Comments
Trump's UK visit sparks outrage as police threatened with legal action
124 Comments
Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It?Brain Health | Sponsored Sponsored
Learn More
Undo
Nigel Farage warns repeat offenders will spend lives in jail in plan to slash crime
85 Comments
Migrant hotel protests spread to another town as residents take to the streets
765 Comments
Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It?Brain Health | Sponsored Sponsored
Learn More
Undo
UK town erupts as furious locals protest against migrant hotel
Comments
Furious protesters clash with cops outside migrant hotel as fireworks and eggs thrown
Comments
Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It?Memory Health | Sponsored Sponsored
Learn More
Undo
POLL: Should all migrant hotels be shut? Vote now
70 Comments
Trump golf course slapped with ‘twinned with Epstein Island' sign in shock protest
21 Comments
Experts Urge Seniors With Memory Loss To Take This Key Nutrient DailyMemory Health | Sponsored Sponsored
Learn More
Undo
Shocking moment protesters attack police vans outside migrant hotel
Comments
Nigel Farage to unveil plans to deport foreign criminals: 'We are putting you on notice!'
308 Comments
Police admit escorting pro-migrant protesters to asylum hotel before violent clashes
856 Comments
Epping migrant protest update as cops break silence after protester hit by police van
Comments
Fury as hundreds of hotel asylum seekers charged as part of shocking 3-year crime spree
1024 Comments
Fury as police chief defends cops who escorted pro-migrant protesters: 'Vacuous rubbish!'
Comments
Riot police on standby as Tommy Robinson set to join Essex migrant protests
436 Comments
Police issue major update on UK town riots after migrant charged with child sex offence
Comments
Cut-off Keir Starmer is so blind to UK needs he can't see Britain's about to explode
24 Comments
Angela Rayner warns of public anger over immigration as riot fears intensify
124 Comments
Migrant hotel ‘must be closed' warns council leader as Tommy Robinson threatens protest
227 Comments
Home Office orders migrant boats to new UK seaside town to 'avoid protesters'
671 Comments
Epping asylum protest triggers police crackdown as top cop issues blunt 3-word verdict
Comments
Trump's UK visit sparks outrage as police threatened with legal action
124 Comments
Nigel Farage warns repeat offenders will spend lives in jail in plan to slash crime
85 Comments
Read more: Mugshot of migrant who raped girl, 12, after telling her 'streets weren't safe'
Read more: Moment pensioner at London migrant protest vents fury - Starmer will be worried
Nigel Farage shared a clip appearing to show protesters getting into a police van (Image: X)
He subsequently shared the clip in which demonstrators appear to be allowed to get into a police vehicle, commenting: "This video proves @EssexPoliceUK transported left-wing protestors to The Bell hotel in Epping. There is no way Chief Constable BJ Harrington can stay in position."
In a clip shared via X which features some of the footage, Mr Farage said: "This shows Stand Up To Racism with Antifa, a violent thuggish group, arriving at the train station and literally by Essex Police being bussed to the Bell Hotel. These were the people that caused the disturbances, these were the people that caused the riots.
"Essex Police caused the disturbances. What on Earth were Essex Police thinking?
Sponsored
Wolf & Shepherd | Sponsored Sponsored
Order Now
This Sneaker’s Secret Cushio n Will Change Your Life
Undo
"Is it that they just hate so much ordinary residents determined for their own rights? I don't know the answer to that question but what I do know is that what Essex Police have done here is absolutely disgraceful. One of the most extraordinary acts I've seen from the police force in my lifetime."
After Mr Farage's post, Essex Police issued a statement in which it said: "There are claims on social media that Essex Police officers 'bussed' protesters to the protest outside the Bell Hotel on Thursday 17 July. "This is categorically wrong.
Police officers form a line in the town centre of Epping at the weekend (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
"Officers did provide a foot cordon around protesters on their way to the protest, where they and others were allowed to exercise their right to protest.
"Later some people who were clearly at risk of being hurt were also escorted by vehicle away from the area for their safety.
"To reiterate, we categorically did not drive any counter protesters to the site on any occasion."
The clip does show people getting into a police van, although it is not clear whether they did so before or after the protests.
Police officers stand guard outside the Britannia International Hotel in Docklands (Image: Getty Images)
Footage posted online also seemed to show tensions escalating after the activists arrived, with objects thrown and minor injuries reported. Police made six arrests after disorder on Sunday.
Local residents and anti-migrant campaigners accused the police of provoking confrontation and favouring one side.
Orla Minihane, a Reform UK council candidate and protest organiser, claimed the force was “almost forcing” a clash.
Essex Police Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Hooper said officers had acted to protect people exercising their legal right to protest.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has acknowledged growing public anger over immigration (Image: Getty)
He said: “In Epping, officers took into account threats to people and property, freeing up police resources and preventing additional violence.”
The controversy follows the arrest of Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, a 38-year-old asylum seeker charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. He denies the charges.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has acknowledged growing public anger over immigration, warning it risks undermining community cohesion. Essex Police have scheduled a press conference to explain how the protests were handled.
Meanwhile, the Home Office has denied claims that asylum seekers from Epping are being relocated to a four-star hotel in London’s Canary Wharf following the unrest.
Nigel Farage's post on X (Image: X)
Fellow Reform UK MP Lee Anderson said on Wednesday that police had confirmed that Britannia International was being prepared for a group of "asylum seekers”.
DON'T MISS
Powered by
Cut-off Keir Starmer is so blind to UK needs he can't see Britain's about to explode
29 Comments
Angela Rayner warns of public anger over immigration as riot fears intensify
124 Comments
Migrant hotel ‘must be closed' warns council leader as Tommy Robinson threatens protest
227 Comments
Home Office orders migrant boats to new UK seaside town to 'avoid protesters'
670 Comments
Epping asylum protest triggers police crackdown as top cop issues blunt 3-word verdict
Comments
Trump's UK visit sparks outrage as police threatened with legal action
124 Comments
Nigel Farage warns repeat offenders will spend lives in jail in plan to slash crime
85 Comments
Migrant hotel protests spread to another town as residents take to the streets
765 Comments
UK town erupts as furious locals protest against migrant hotel
Comments
Furious protesters clash with cops outside migrant hotel as fireworks and eggs thrown
Comments
POLL: Should all migrant hotels be shut? Vote now
70 Comments
Trump golf course slapped with ‘twinned with Epstein Island' sign in shock protest
21 Comments
Shocking moment protesters attack police vans outside migrant hotel
Comments
Nigel Farage to unveil plans to deport foreign criminals: 'We are putting you on notice!'
308 Comments
No other CGM is more affordable for Medicare patients.Dexcom | Sponsored Sponsored
Click Here
Undo
Police admit escorting pro-migrant protesters to asylum hotel before violent clashes
856 Comments
Epping migrant protest update as cops break silence after protester hit by police van
Comments
Chuck Norris: I Avoid These 3 Foods Like The PlagueRoundhouse Provisions | Sponsored Sponsored
Learn More
Undo
Fury as hundreds of hotel asylum seekers charged as part of shocking 3-year crime spree
1024 Comments
Fury as police chief defends cops who escorted pro-migrant protesters: 'Vacuous rubbish!'
Comments
Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It?Memory Health | Sponsored Sponsored
Learn More
Undo
Riot police on standby as Tommy Robinson set to join Essex migrant protests
436 Comments
Police issue major update on UK town riots after migrant charged with child sex offence
Comments
Experts Tested 17 Hearing Aids. Their #1 Pick Will Shock Youhear.com | Sponsored Sponsored
Undo
Cut-off Keir Starmer is so blind to UK needs he can't see Britain's about to explode
29 Comments
Angela Rayner warns of public anger over immigration as riot fears intensify
124 Comments
Audiologists Tested 17 Hearing Aids. Here's What They Foundhear.com | Sponsored Sponsored
Undo
Migrant hotel ‘must be closed' warns council leader as Tommy Robinson threatens protest
227 Comments
Home Office orders migrant boats to new UK seaside town to 'avoid protesters'
670 Comments
The most accurate CGM for confident decisions in the moment.Dexcom | Sponsored Sponsored
Undo
Epping asylum protest triggers police crackdown as top cop issues blunt 3-word verdict
Comments
Trump's UK visit sparks outrage as police threatened with legal action
124 Comments
CEO Drops Sneakers Taking The Business World By Storm Wolf & Shepherd | Sponsored Sponsored
Shop Now
Undo
Nigel Farage warns repeat offenders will spend lives in jail in plan to slash crime
85 Comments
Migrant hotel protests spread to another town as residents take to the streets
765 Comments
This Sneaker’s Secret Cushion Will Change Your LifeWolf & Shepherd | Sponsored Sponsored
Order Now
Undo
UK town erupts as furious locals protest against migrant hotel
Comments
Furious protesters clash with cops outside migrant hotel as fireworks and eggs thrown
Comments
Chuck Norris: I Avoid These 3 Foods Like The PlagueRoundhouse Provisions | Sponsored Sponsored
Learn More
Undo
POLL: Should all migrant hotels be shut? Vote now
70 Comments
Trump golf course slapped with ‘twinned with Epstein Island' sign in shock protest
21 Comments
Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It?Brain Health | Sponsored Sponsored
Learn More
Undo
Shocking moment protesters attack police vans outside migrant hotel
Comments
Nigel Farage to unveil plans to deport foreign criminals: 'We are putting you on notice!'
308 Comments
Police admit escorting pro-migrant protesters to asylum hotel before violent clashes
856 Comments
Epping migrant protest update as cops break silence after protester hit by police van
Comments
Fury as hundreds of hotel asylum seekers charged as part of shocking 3-year crime spree
1024 Comments
Fury as police chief defends cops who escorted pro-migrant protesters: 'Vacuous rubbish!'
Comments
Riot police on standby as Tommy Robinson set to join Essex migrant protests
436 Comments
Police issue major update on UK town riots after migrant charged with child sex offence
Comments
Cut-off Keir Starmer is so blind to UK needs he can't see Britain's about to explode
29 Comments
Angela Rayner warns of public anger over immigration as riot fears intensify
124 Comments
Migrant hotel ‘must be closed' warns council leader as Tommy Robinson threatens protest
227 Comments
Home Office orders migrant boats to new UK seaside town to 'avoid protesters'
670 Comments
Epping asylum protest triggers police crackdown as top cop issues blunt 3-word verdict
Comments
Trump's UK visit sparks outrage as police threatened with legal action
124 Comments
Nigel Farage warns repeat offenders will spend lives in jail in plan to slash crime
85 Comments
Audiologists Tested 17 Hearing Aids. Here's Wh...hear.com
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Experts Tested 17 Hearing Aids. Their #1 Pick W...hear.com
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
High speed WiFi for seniors - unbelievable low...High-Speed Wi-Fi Internet Deal
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Make a Forgotten Recipe And See What...Health Tips
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Stand Up to Racism (SUTR) is a UK-based campaign group backed by trade unions like the NEU and UNISON, and supported by politicians from Labour, the Greens, and some on the left of the SNP. It publicly positions itself as a broad, peaceful anti-racist movement.
Antifa (short for anti-fascist) is not a single group but a loosely affiliated collection of activists, often operating anonymously and with more militant tactics.
Individuals operating under its banner have taken part in counter-demonstrations organised or promoted by SUTR.
Read Next
SUBSCRIBE Invalid email
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy