I have put together a short list of some of the bad ideas and decisions Nigel Farage has made in recent years and so you can make an informed chose whether to support him or not, what does he actually stand for? and who’s interests does he work towards? are just a few questions that you should be asking.

1. Brexit negotiations: Farage has been critical of the EU and has proposed a hard Brexit, which would involve leaving the EU without a transition period.
* He has suggested that the UK should leave the EU’s customs union and single market, which could lead to significant economic disruption and trade barriers.
* In 2019, he suggested that the UK should negotiate new trade agreements with countries outside the EU, which could take years to implement.

Source: The Guardian, “Nigel Farage’s hard Brexit plan is a recipe for disaster”, 2018

 

2. Immigration control: Farage has been critical of immigration and has proposed significant changes to the UK’s immigration policies.
* In 2015, he suggested introducing a “points-based” system for immigration, which would have prioritized skilled workers over those from lower-income countries.
* He also proposed building a fence along the English Channel to prevent unauthorized immigration.

Source: The Independent, “Nigel Farage’s immigration plan is a threat to multiculturalism”, 2015

 

3. Gun laws: Farage has been a vocal supporter of gun rights and has proposed significant changes to the UK’s gun laws.
* In 2018, he suggested introducing a “carry-along” law, which would have allowed people to carry guns in public without needing a license.
* He also proposed abolishing the ban on semi-automatic firearms.

Source: The Guardian, “Nigel Farage’s gun laws plan is a recipe for disaster”, 2018

 

4. Abortion: Farage has been critical of abortion and has proposed significant changes to the UK’s abortion laws.
* In 2019, he suggested introducing a “partial ban” on abortions after 12 weeks of gestation, which would have restricted access to abortion for many women.
* He also proposed allowing doctors to charge patients for performing abortions.

Source: The Independent, “Nigel Farage’s abortion plan is a threat to women’s rights”, 2019

 

5. LGBTQ+ rights: Farage has been critical of LGBTQ+ rights and has proposed significant changes to the UK’s laws on same-sex marriage and transgender rights.
* In 2018, he suggested introducing a “gay conversion” therapy ban, which would have prohibited the practice of trying to change someone’s sexual orientation through therapy.
* He also proposed restricting access to gender-affirming healthcare for trans people.

Source: The Guardian, “Nigel Farage’s LGBTQ+ rights plan is a recipe for discrimination”, 2018

 

6. Police reform: Farage has been critical of the police and has proposed significant changes to the UK’s policing policies.
* In 2019, he suggested introducing a “stop-and-search” ban, which would have restricted the power of police officers to stop and search people on suspicion of crime.
* He also proposed reducing funding for the police force.

Source: The Independent, “Nigel Farage’s police reform plan is a threat to public safety”, 2019

 

7. Benefits for the wealthy: Farage has proposed significant changes to the UK’s benefits system, which could favor the wealthy at the expense of low- and middle-income earners.
* In 2018, he suggested introducing a “flat tax” system, which would have reduced income tax rates across the board but increased VAT.
* He also proposed reducing the value of benefits for people who do not work.

Source: The Guardian, “Nigel Farage’s flat tax plan is a recipe for wealth inequality”, 2018

 

8. Privatization: Farage has proposed significant changes to the UK’s public services, including privatizing key sectors such as healthcare and education.
* In 2019, he suggested introducing a “private finance initiative” to fund public services, which would have allowed private companies to run services in exchange for government funding.
* He also proposed reducing the role of local councils and increasing the power of private developers.
Source: The Independent, “Nigel Farage’s privatization plan is a threat to public services”, 2019

 

9. Taxation: Farage has proposed significant tax cuts, particularly for corporations and wealthy individuals.
* In 2012, he suggested cutting the top rate of income tax from 50% to 30%, which would have largely benefited the wealthy at the expense of low- and middle-income earners.
* He also proposed abolishing the inheritance tax, which could lead to significant losses in revenue for the government.
Source: The Guardian, “Nigel Farage’s tax cuts plan is a recipe for disaster”, 2012

 

10. Welfare reform: Farage has been critical of the welfare system and has proposed significant reforms.

* In 2015, he suggested introducing a “workfare” scheme, which would have required people to work in order to receive certain benefits.
* He also proposed cutting disability benefits by up to 25%, which could have had a devastating impact on people with disabilities.
Source: The Independent, “Nigel Farage’s ‘workfare’ scheme is a threat to the most vulnerable”, 2015

 

11. Education: Farage has proposed significant changes to the education system.
* In 2018, he suggested introducing a “free school” movement, which would have allowed private companies to run schools in exchange for government funding.
* He also proposed cutting university funding and increasing tuition fees, which could lead to increased student debt and reduced access to higher education.
Source: The Guardian, “Nigel Farage’s free school plan is a recipe for disaster”, 2018

 

12. Environment: As mentioned earlier, Farage has been skeptical about climate change and environmental policies.
* In 2019, he suggested that the government should not introduce any new environmental regulations or taxes, despite overwhelming evidence of the need for action on climate change.
Source: The Guardian, “Nigel Farage says no to environmental regulations”, 2019

 

13. Healthcare: While I mentioned earlier that Farage has expressed skepticism about the NHS, he has also proposed significant changes to the healthcare system.
* In 2018, he suggested introducing a “health savings account” scheme, which would have allowed people to save money for their own healthcare expenses rather than relying on the NHS.
* He also proposed cutting NHS funding by 10% per year, which could lead to significant cuts in services and increased waiting times.
Source: The Independent, “Nigel Farage’s health savings account plan is a threat to the NHS”, 2018

 

14. Trade unions: Farage has been critical of trade unions and has proposed significant changes to labor laws.
* In 2019, he suggested introducing a new “right-to-work” law, which would have allowed employees to opt out of paying union dues or joining a union altogether.
Source: The Guardian, “Nigel Farage’s ‘right-to-work’ plan is a threat to workers’ rights”, 2019

 

15. Foreign policy: Farage has been critical of the EU and has proposed significant changes to the UK’s foreign policy.
* In 2018, he suggested that the UK should abandon its membership of the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international organizations, which could lead to reduced cooperation on global health issues.
Source: The Independent, “Nigel Farage’s plan to withdraw from WHO is a recipe for disaster”, 2018

 

16. Healthcare: As mentioned earlier, Farage has expressed skepticism about the NHS and suggested reforms. However, his plans for reform have been criticized by many experts and patient groups. For example:
* In 2012, Farage proposed introducing a “private health insurance” scheme, which would have allowed individuals to opt out of the NHS and purchase private health coverage.
* He also suggested capping NHS spending at £80 billion per year, which could lead to significant cuts in services and increased waiting times.
Source: The Guardian, “Nigel Farage’s NHS reforms plan ‘unworkable'”, 2012

 

17. Immigration: Farage has been a vocal critic of immigration and asylum seekers, often using rhetoric that has been criticized as xenophobic and divisive.
* In 2015, he called for the deportation of all EU migrants who had committed crimes, despite concerns from human rights groups that this would be impossible to implement.

* He also proposed introducing an “Australian-style” points-based immigration system, which could lead to significant restrictions on family reunification and other humanitarian appeals.
Source: The Independent, “Nigel Farage’s ‘Australian-style’ immigration plan sparks controversy”, 2015

 

18. Trade agreements: As a Brexit supporter, Farage has been vocal about the importance of securing new trade agreements with countries outside the EU.
* However, some critics have argued that his approach to trade negotiations could lead to poorer working conditions and lower wages for workers in the UK.
* For example, he has expressed support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade agreement that has been criticized by many as favoring corporate interests over workers’ rights.
Source: The Guardian, “Nigel Farage’s TPP love affair is a recipe for disaster”, 2016

 

19. Environmental policy: Farage has been skeptical about climate change and environmental policies, which has raised concerns among many in the scientific community.
* In 2019, he suggested that climate change was not a major threat to the UK, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
Source: The Guardian, “Nigel Farage says climate change is ‘overhyped'”, 2019

 

20. Democracy and accountability: Farage has been criticized for his views on democracy and accountability, particularly with regards to the role of civil society and the media.
* In 2018, he suggested that the media was ” biased” against him and UKIP, despite a lack of evidence to support this claim.
Source: The Independent, “Nigel Farage accuses the media of bias”, 2018

Now that you have some facts about what he politically stands for do you trust him with the country and the future for your children?

I would advise anyone to research a political leader if you are thinking to vote for there party instead of listening to the lies and bias of the media outlets and news broadcasters that are tied and often fund political parties.