2025

🗓 September

Farage claims migrants are eating swans and carp in the UK
On LBC, Farage alleged that migrants were catching and eating swans and carp in public parks and waterways. Local authorities, Royal Parks officials, and fact-checkers have found no evidence to support these claims.
Verdict: False / Lacks Evidence
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Farage claims scrapping Indefinite Leave to Remain will save £234 billion
At a Reform UK policy event, Farage claimed that ending Indefinite Leave to Remain would save taxpayers £234bn. Independent economists and official budget data show this figure is not supported by evidence and ignores legal and economic realities.
Verdict: False
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Farage calls Online Safety laws ‘authoritarian’
Farage argued that UK and EU online safety rules have created an “awful, authoritarian situation.” Legal experts and parliamentary records show that while the law has flaws, it is designed for child protection and harmful content regulation, not blanket censorship.
Verdict: Misleading
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🗓 August

Farage repeats £350m/week NHS Brexit claim
At a recent event in Clacton, Farage once again referenced the infamous Brexit bus pledge that the UK would save £350 million per week to spend on the NHS. This figure was widely debunked in 2016 and has never been realised. In reality, NHS funding remains strained, and any post-Brexit savings have been offset by broader economic impacts.
Verdict: Misleading
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GB News revives “climate lockdown” conspiracy narrative
A segment on GB News promoted fears of upcoming “climate lockdowns” — a theory previously spread on social media. No UK government policy or legislation proposes anything resembling lockdowns for environmental purposes. The phrase is rooted in conspiracy rhetoric, not evidence.
Verdict: False
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Nigel Farage’s claim holidaymakers going to Europe must “prove medical insurance”
In August 2025, during a campaign appearance, Nigel Farage claimed that UK holidaymakers travelling to Europe are now required to ‘prove they have medical insurance’ at the border.
Verdict: False
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Farage claims foreigners more likely than Britons to commit sexual offences
In early August 2025, Nigel Farage suggested that foreign nationals in the UK are disproportionately responsible for sexual offences, echoing a narrative often used by far-right politicians across Europe.
Verdict: False
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🗓 July

Farage warns of “election interference” without evidence
In a campaign speech, Farage suggested the UK’s next general election may be at risk of interference and manipulation. This claim mirrors Donald Trump’s baseless election denial rhetoric. The UK Electoral Commission has found no evidence of widespread fraud or interference in recent elections.
Verdict: False
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Farage claims “illegal migrants are 24 times more likely to be imprisoned
In July 2025, Nigel Farage said that “those who come illegally are 24 times more likely to end up in prison”, using the figure to argue for mass deportations and tougher immigration enforcement.
Verdict: False / Misleading
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Reform UK leaflet claims net zero causes food shortages
A Reform UK campaign leaflet linked green energy and climate policies to rising food insecurity. DEFRA’s Food Security Report makes no such connection. In fact, climate change poses a greater threat to agricultural output than the net zero transition.
Verdict: False
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GB News segment links asylum seekers to rising crime
Commentators claimed asylum seekers were driving a national crime wave. ONS crime data and studies by the Migration Observatory show no evidence of disproportionate criminality among asylum seekers. This narrative is a recurring far-right talking point not supported by facts.
Verdict: False
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🗓 June

Farage claims “woke ideology” dominates schools
Farage alleged that UK schools are “indoctrinating children with woke ideology.” Ofsted reports show no systemic politicisation of the curriculum. This claim fits into his wider culture war messaging but lacks evidence.
Verdict: False
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Net zero blamed for job losses, but evidence shows growth
Farage and Reform UK claimed net zero policies are destroying jobs. In reality, the UK’s green economy is expanding, with renewable energy, efficiency, and green construction sectors employing more people each year.
Verdict: False
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🗓 May

Farage missed key Brexit debate while abroad
Farage was absent from a parliamentary debate on resetting Brexit policy, reportedly holidaying in France. Critics argued his absence highlighted a lack of commitment to governance despite his public posturing.
Verdict: Misleading
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“Main opposition” claim exaggerated by Farage
After Reform UK’s local election gains, Farage claimed the party had become the UK’s “de facto opposition.” While Reform performed well in some areas, they remain far behind Labour and the Conservatives in MPs and national vote share.
Verdict: False
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Reform UK’s tax plan costed at £50–80 billion
Farage unveiled a tax-slashing plan with major spending pledges. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) and other economists noted the plan would leave a funding gap of tens of billions, with no credible explanation of how to cover it.
Verdict: False
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Attacks on Online Safety Act condemned by MPs
Farage called for the repeal of the Online Safety Act, claiming it restricts free speech. MPs argued this would weaken child protection, with Labour MP Jess Phillips comparing Farage’s stance to enabling predators like Jimmy Savile.
Verdict: Misleading
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🗓 January

Farage claims a 25% chance of becoming Prime Minister
In an early 2025 interview, Farage claimed he had a one-in-four chance of becoming Prime Minister. No polling or seat projections supported this estimate, and it was widely viewed as bluster for media attention.
Verdict: False
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Musk turns on Farage over Reform UK direction
After initially praising Farage’s leadership, Elon Musk publicly withdrew support, calling on him to resign over economic proposals and internal party decisions. Farage’s framing of Musk as a lasting ally is contradicted by Musk’s sharp reversal.
Verdict: Misleading
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