Nigel Farage takes on Bob Geldof in naval battles… it’s the latest bizarre round of the EU referendum
The EU referendum campaign reached its logical conclusion today, with a fleet of Brexit backing fishermen hosing down Bob Geldof in the middle of the river Thames.
Sir Bob arriving at Westminster. Harbour Master asking us to keep it down. #BattleOfThames pic.twitter.com/5htEGA5KWv
— Mikey Smith (@mikeysmith) June 15, 2016
Geldof was leading a pro-Remain fleet down the Thames on the same day as Ukip leader Nigel Farage led the fishermen in their own Brexit flotilla.
https://twitter.com/jimwaterson/status/743002781049577472
The Farage fleet carried flags protesting against EU fishing quotas as part of a protest as they travelled from Tower Bridge to Westminster.
However, they met with Geldof's group, which attempted to encircle the Brexiteers as the Ukip leader joined the fleet.
https://twitter.com/jimwaterson/status/743030674022662144
And within minutes a small fishing boat turned a hose on the Remain vessel.
https://twitter.com/exiledenglander/status/743032007442202624
Leading Remain supporter – and Boris Johnson's sister – Rachel Johnson to conclude that the Ukip leader had turned tail.
Farage turns back as In Boat barracks him #Thames pic.twitter.com/cz2X1nJjYm
— Rachel Johnson (@RachelSJohnson) June 15, 2016
Or maybe it just took him longer to arrive at his destination.
https://twitter.com/JeremyCliffe/status/743041148986482688
Proud moments for all concerned.