Reform and Tory Spokesmen in Angry Clash over Immigration at Piddington

A Piddington fight that looked like the WWE of the right – with no winners

Conservative Chris Philp and Reform’s Zia Yusuf clashed in the newly independent republic in Oxfordshire – but it did the British public a disservice, writes John Rentoul

Reform and Tory spokesmen in angry clash over immigration at Piddington

Reform's Zia Yusuf and Tory Chris Philp were speaking against converting a former military site into asylum accommodation.

Tory and Reform politicians in shouting match on live TV over asylum centre

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp repeatedly told Reform's Zia Yusuf to 'read the room' after he raised the dire Tory record on immigration at a press conference in Piddington

'Cheap Politics!' Senior Tory Bickers With Zia Yusuf In Furious Row Over Asylum Centre

Reform’sZia Yusuf and the Conservatives’ Chris Philp got into a slanging match on camera while both arguing against a new asylum centre. As the main home affairs’ spokespeople for their respective parties, the politicians travelled to the English village of Piddington to support the residents campaigning against the government’s plans.Housing secretary Angela Rayner overruled local concerns overnight and gave the Home Office permission to use th…

Yusuf and Philp Clash Over Immigration in Front of Piddington Residents

With the right at each other’s throats like this on immigration, Labour will be rubbing their hands…

Reform's Zia Yusuf Told Tory Chris Philp to Apologise for Party's Record on Immigration – He Refused.

Zia Yusuf demanded an apology from Chris Philp at Piddington on Friday, saying the village "would not be in this mess" if the Conservatives had secured the borders after "four consecutive elections." The clash came after Angela Rayner was reported to have approved a 1,256-place camp for single adult men nearby. A Home Office spokesman said a final decision to proceed has not been taken. Philp called Yusuf "disingenuous" and did not apologise.