Rally Farage not invited to speak owing to Brexit role

Nigel Farage was left out ofthe lineup of political leaders who spoke at the farmers, protest outside Downing Street amid concerns over his divisive role in Brexit and fears he would overshadow the event.

- Ben Quinn, Helena Horton

Representatives ofall parties were originally invited to speak, according to organisers ofa protest at which tens of thousands of farmers listened to Kemi Badenoch, Ed Davey and other speakers, including the journalist Jeremy Clarkson.

However, the Guardian understands that while the Reform UK leader was initially considered, organisers omitted him from the lineup because they did not want the protest to become the "Nigel Farage show".