Nigel Farage has acknowledged that claims made during the Brexit campaign were misleading, particularly regarding the £350 million weekly NHS pledge. In an interview, he stated that the figure was 'a mistake' and that he could not guarantee the money would be redirected to the health service as promised.
The admission comes as a blow to Leave campaigners who heavily promoted the slogan on their battle bus. Farage said the claim was 'an error' and that he would not have used it if he had known it was inaccurate. He also conceded that the campaign's overall messaging was 'not perfect'.
Critics have seized on the remarks, arguing that they undermine the legitimacy of the 2016 referendum result. Pro-Remain groups have called for a fresh vote, citing the misleading nature of the campaign. However, Farage dismissed such calls, insisting that the outcome should be respected.
The Leave campaign has faced ongoing scrutiny over its funding and tactics, including the use of targeted Facebook ads. Farage's latest comments are likely to fuel further debate about the integrity of the referendum process.
