Ukip faces 'utter marginalisation' if it embraces far right politics, Nigel Farage warns
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Ukip faces 'utter marginalisation' if it embraces far right politics, Nigel Farage warns

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage has warned his old party it faces "total and utter marginalisation" if it embraces elements of far right politics. The prominent Brexiteer said he was "really upset" over suggestions the party could debate allowing former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson to become a member. On the eve of the party's conference in Birmingham, Mr Farage said: "I'm completely opposed to it. Asked if he had plans to return to the Ukip leadership, Mr Farage said he was focused on Brexit campaigning, but added: "I've got my hands full - right at the moment."

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