Nigel Farage was forced to issue a string of scathing put-downs to "far-left" protesters who attempted to disrupt a Reform UK event in Doncaster today.

Farage had been about to unveil the party's candidate for Doncaster mayor to contest the May 1 elections when his speech was interrupted by a number of demonstrators - who were later frogmarched out of the venue.

As the Reform UK leader was hailing how recently-deceased Battle of Britain hero John "Paddy" Hemingway fought for Britons' right to free expression, a protester emerged from the crowd to hurl abuse.

Farage told them: "Go home... Haven't you got a job to go to?"

He then quipped: "I was going to say... Haven't you got a job to go to? But that looks pretty unlikely, doesn't it?"

After the demonstrators were removed, Reform was able to announce its candidate: Alexander Jones.

In a statement on Tuesday afternoon, Farage said: "I am delighted to announce Alexander as our candidate for Mayor of Doncaster.

"Alexander understands the challenges faced by local people having lived here all his life. He is young, energetic and exactly what's needed to get Doncaster back on track."

Meanwhile, Jones said: "Growing up in Doncaster showed me how our communities can be forgotten and failed by politicians who promise much but deliver little.

"Doncaster has huge potential, and I am confident that I can unlock it and deliver the opportunities and investment local people deserve.

"A vote for Labour or the Conservatives in this election is a vote for more of the same complacency and decay that has held Doncaster back for years. Doncaster is broken. Reform will fix it."