Claim: Farage said the Russian invasion of Ukraine was “a consequence of EU and NATO expansion… It made no sense to poke the Russian bear with a stick. These are dark days for Europe.” Fact-check: This narrative echoes Kremlin-aligned talking points and drew criticism for framing Western policies as a provocation. The GuardianWikipedia+1
March 2022
Claim: He warned about climate “hysteria,” attacked Prince Charles as an “eco-loony,” and criticized indoctrination on global warming in schools. Fact-check: Farage framed environmental concerns as fear-driven and overblown, consistent with prior skepticism. The Guardian
June 2022
Claim: “One in 30 people walking on the street has come in the last two years.” Fact-check: While arrival totals alone align with this (1 in 27), this figure ignores emigration and visa limitations. Net migration actually equates to closer to 1 additional person per 47, making the claim misleading. The Independent
Undated / Throughout 2022
Party stance: Since 2022, Reform UK has campaigned routinely on limiting immigration, opposing net-zero emissions, and promoting fossil fuel expansion—a consistent ideological posture that shaped many of Farage’s repeated statements. YouTube+15Wikipedia+15Wikipedia+15
