Nigel Farage was predictably booed when he took to the stage at the annual British Curry Awards in London. But why invite him in the first place?
The former Ukip leader joined a host of celebrity curry fans from across the country at the event which celebrated the nation’s favourite dish.
Others at the event included, Transport secretary Chris Grayling, Conservative Party chairman Brandon Lewis, Lib Dem leader Sir Vince and comedian Russell Brand.
HAH!
— Barfi Culture (@barfi_culture) November 27, 2018
Nigel Farage was the UK Curry Awards last night, and he got booed
👏🏽
pic.twitter.com/hjz0HYK7Dn
What an event! #BritishCurryAwards pic.twitter.com/TKrPLqaAi2
— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) November 26, 2018
It seems some event organisers have simply decided it is okay to invite Mr Farage for a quick bit of publicity. Or were they so uninformed that they had no idea how this would turn out?
— British Curry Awards (@BritCurryAwards) November 28, 2018
Organisers were even happy enough to keep him in the official event video. Well, who honestly cares about his views?
Many people were not impressed with the choice of award presenter:
Was Tommy Robinson not available? What a ridiculous choice.
— sheev master (@sheevmaster) November 27, 2018
I'm surprised they invited you considering some of your unpleasant views
— John Wall (@JohnWallTooting) November 26, 2018
Inviting Nigel Farage to the Curry Awards is like... well... it’s like inviting Nigel Farage to the Curry Awards!!https://t.co/VoAwATkBfu
— ASIF KHAN (@The_AsifKhan) November 29, 2018
Ummmmm. So @Nigel_Farage presented an award at the British Curry Awards last night (baffles me as to why!?) Naturally, he was booed. 🙆🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️ Have a listen... pic.twitter.com/JlE6vMBswL
— Fahud Ahmed (@fahud_ahmed) November 27, 2018
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