# Farage steps in whilst parliament’s out

An episode of [Electoral Dysfunction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1613562765), 30 May 2025, 34 min.

Audio: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0b532151-19f5-49f8-99c6-2af24c14de3d.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=7131ad54-f81b-4ab8-b44c-e56c8cb808cd&aw_0_1st.episodeid=0b532151-19f5-49f8-99c6-2af24c14de3d

Nigel Farage is using parliamentary recess to grab the microphone – he's been out and about during the half term holiday criticising the government and claiming Reform UK as the party for families. Harriet and Ruth ask whether he’s been smart in copying the tactics we’re used to seeing from leaders of the opposition. It’s just a week on from that EU debate he missed in the House of Commons because he was on holiday himself. So what are the rules for MPs going away in term time? Harriet has a tale of her own. Plus we have a holiday treat in the form of an interview with legendary satirist Armando Iannucci - recorded at the ED Live show in London. Remember you can also watch us on YouTube!

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