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2023

🗓 July

• Farage claims his Coutts account was closed due to political views
He alleged that NatWest’s private bank Coutts closed his account solely for his political opinions. While politically exposed status and reputational risk were cited in internal documents, the bank’s official line cited commercial eligibility thresholds. A watchdog report later upheld parts of Farage’s privacy complaint while finding no unlawful motive.
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• UK financial regulator intervened over debanking dispute
Britain’s watchdog (FCA) got involved after Farage’s claims that personal bank access was restricted for political reasons. The regulator reviewed complaints about impartiality and banking practice.
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🗓 June

• Claim: asylum seekers receive iPhones within 24 hours of arrival
At a 2024 campaign event, Farage suggested that migrants arriving via small boats receive new iPhones quickly. Full Fact found no evidence—there is no policy or program that issues smartphones to refugees.
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🗓 April – January

No specific false public statements from Farage were identified that required debunking. These months featured local speeches, interviews, and internal party communications—but no standout misinformation claims in the public domain.

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