‘Ruining the country’: Reeves heckled by Reform UK supporter during TV interview

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21 May 2026 • 5:56 AM MYT
The Independent
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‘Ruining the country’: Reeves heckled by Reform UK supporter during TV interview

  • Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, was heckled by a man at a petrol station in Leeds during a broadcast interview on Wednesday.
  • The heckler, identified as a Reform UK supporter, repeatedly shouted pro-Nigel Farage messages and criticised Ms Reeves, telling her she was 'ruining the country'.
  • Ms Reeves responded to the man, stating that 'good manners' are a British trait, implying his behaviour was not.
  • The incident occurred shortly after Ms Reeves announced plans to scrap a proposed increase in fuel duty, keeping the 5p per litre cut in place until the end of the year.
  • Reform leader Nigel Farage later commented on social media, expressing his desire to 'buy this man a pint'.

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