We Know When Nigel Farage Is Lying. He Opens His mouth

Dear Nigel Farage,

29th Feb. Are you sure about that date?

Thirty days hath Sept, April, June, and Nov.

All the rest have 31, except February …” The leap year, which comes once in four.

Farage gives February one day more. 2025 is not a leap year!

Dear Nigel Farage
29th Feb. Are you sure about that date?
Thirty days hath Sept, April, June, and Nov. All the rest have 31, except February …” The leap year, which comes once in four. Gives February one day more.

2025 is not a leap year!#C4News pic.twitter.com/3aVnJoKUBE

— Alethea Bernard (@Tush27J) March 10, 2025

Just Ten Of The Other Whoppers!

1. £350 million per week for the NHS

• Claim: During the Brexit campaign, Farage supported the claim that the UK sent £350 million per week to the EU, which could instead be spent on the National Health Service (NHS).
• Reality: This figure was widely criticised as misleading. It did not account for the UK’s rebate or the funds that returned to the UK through EU programs. After the referendum, Farage distanced himself from the claim, calling it a “mistake.”

2. Turkey joining the EU imminently

• Claim: Farage repeatedly suggested that Turkey was on the verge of joining the EU, which would lead to increased immigration to the UK.
• Reality: Turkey’s EU membership was not imminent. The process had been stalled for years, and many EU member states, including the UK, had significant reservations about Turkish accession.

3. Brexit would not harm the UK economy

• Claim: Farage argued that leaving the EU would not harm the UK economy and could even benefit it.
• Reality: Numerous economic analyses, including those from the UK Treasury and independent organisations, predicted negative economic consequences from Brexit. Post-Brexit, the UK economy faced significant challenges, including trade disruptions and reduced economic growth.

4. EU regulations are overly burdensome

• Claim: Farage often claimed that EU regulations were stifling British businesses.
• Reality: While some businesses did criticise EU regulations, many also benefitted from access to the EU single market. Post-Brexit, UK businesses faced new regulatory barriers when trading with the EU.

5. Immigration would be under control after Brexit

• Claim: Farage argued that leaving the EU would allow the UK to take full control of its borders and reduce immigration.
• Reality: While the UK gained more control over its immigration policy, net migration to the UK actually increased in the years following Brexit, driven by non-EU migration.

6. The EU is undemocratic

• Claim: Farage frequently criticised the EU as undemocratic.
• Reality: The EU has democratic structures, including the European Parliament, whose members are directly elected by citizens of member states. While the EU’s decision-making processes can be complex, it is not accurate to describe the institution as entirely undemocratic.

7. Brexit would not harm the NHS

• Claim: Farage suggested that Brexit would benefit the NHS by freeing up funds and reducing pressure from immigration.
• Reality: The NHS faced significant challenges post-Brexit, including staffing shortages due to reduced EU migration and economic pressures.

8. The EU is responsible for UK’s sovereignty loss

• Claim: Farage argued that the EU undermined UK sovereignty.
• Reality: While EU membership requires adherence to certain rules and regulations, the UK retained significant sovereignty in many areas, including defence, foreign policy, and taxation.

9. The EU is a failing project

• Claim: Farage often described the EU as a failing project on the brink of collapse.
• Reality: While the EU has faced challenges, it has remained a stable and influential bloc, with no signs of imminent collapse.

10. Brexit would not lead to a hard border in Ireland

• Claim: Farage downplayed concerns about a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland post-Brexit.
• Reality: The issue of the Irish border became one of the most contentious aspects of Brexit negotiations, leading to the Northern Ireland Protocol to avoid a hard border.

Just like the rest of his party!