Nigel Farage has expressed concern for his safety after sharing an image of graffiti in Folkestone, Kent, that reads 'Assassinate Nigel Farage.' The Reform UK leader posted the photograph on Facebook on Monday, writing: 'Graffiti calling for my assassination in Folkestone. This is what we are up against.' A Metro analysis could not decipher the second line, which appears to include an obscenity.
Security concerns and past threats
Farage's anxiety about the graffiti comes amid a history of threats. In 2025, an Afghan migrant was jailed for posting a TikTok video in which he made gun gestures and said he would 'pop, pop, pop' Farage. The politician has also been the target of milkshake-throwing incidents in the past.
£5 million donation under investigation
The Reform UK leader is currently being investigated by Parliament's standards commissioner over a £5 million gift from British-Thai crypto businessman Christopher Harborne. The donation was made before the 2024 general election, shortly before Farage announced his candidacy for MP. Critics argue the sum should have been declared as a parliamentary interest.
Farage initially claimed the money was for lifelong security, but later said it was a reward for delivering Brexit and that he could spend it on Ferraris if he wished. He has now stated that Reform UK would 'gladly' accept further donations from Harborne, who has registered to vote in the UK. Harborne has donated more than £25 million to the party overall.
Party stance on donations
Asked whether Reform UK would accept more money from Harborne, Farage replied: 'Gladly. Of course. Of course we would and we're very pleased he (Mr Harborne) has re-registered back in the UK.' The controversy has sparked debate about the influence of large donations on British politics.
