British MEP holds sign behind Nigel Farage in the EU Parliament

Labour MEP for London Seb Dance was caught on camera holding up the handwritten message behind Farage as he spoke, until a clerk told him to stop.

Dance later explained in a blog post why he had held the sign up behind Farage.

“Mainstream politics must be more willing to challenge the nationalists and the populists,” said Dance.

He said that Farage was given a lot of coverage in the European parliament as a result of him being leader of the officially recognised EFDD grouping.

“Ukip often use these clips in isolation on social media,” he said.
“When debates are time-limited it is impossible to challenge what he’s saying.

[dn]

A child, I can't beat you in argument therefore I will act like a child. What the sign really says is "Look everybody, I haven't grown up yet and probably never will."

[tandraig]

Farage has tried on a number of occasions to win a seat in the House of Commons - unfortunately for him most voters see right through his lies and Alf Garnett rants. and he was opposed to the EU - what the hell is he doing as an MEP then? if he had any idea of morality or ethics he would resign.

[whiteheart]

i think he lost the arguement as soon as he sided with isreal

[carolinebraniffmatthews]

EU Parliament! Sh...This would not be permited in our own Parliament. To think we pay money for this Joke! Oh and chair 44 should resign...