It was an important TV appearance, the last before polling. Farage may have had a genuine reason for not appearing, but he should have communcated that better to the producers so the other guests could be informed. His brief 2 word explanation for his no show was bound to lead to speculation.
I assumed he was ***, or ill or tired. Campbell preferred to think he had 'chickened out', but he is a political animal, and that speculation suits him best.
Farage isn't one to duck arguments - and I see no reason why he should be expected to explain personal reasons for his non-appearance on this occasion to anyone. This is spiteful - but it's par for the course.
// Cameron refused because she had opposed him over foxhunting. Just goes to show what a shallow, spiteful little man he is.//
erm no Jackie as a graduate of an old university you will know that political honours are given to those who toe the line and vote like sheep for 30 y and NOT for those who give the leader hell