Protestors gather as Nigel Farage spotted in Newcastle

Protesters have been gathering in Newcastle city centre today - after Nigel Farage was spotted going into a bar her.

The Reform UK leader was attending a private event at Hibou Blanc, on High Bridge.

His presence on Tyneside attracted a small crowd of around a dozen protesters, who brandished signs with slogans like “far right swine out the Tyne” and shouted “shame on you” as Mr Farage stepped out of a black Range Rover and made his way into the bar.

It also caused a stir in the busy Beehive pub opposite, where drinkers were left bemused by the commotion outside.

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