Nigel Farage has expressed concern for his safety after sharing an image of graffiti in Folkestone that read 'Assassinate Nigel Farage.' The Reform UK leader posted the photo on Facebook, adding: 'Graffiti calling for my assassination in Folkestone. This is what we are up against.' The second line of the graffiti was unclear but appeared to include a swear word, according to a Metro analysis.
Previous threats and security concerns
This is not the first time Farage has faced threats. In 2025, an Afghan migrant was jailed for posting a TikTok video threatening to kill Farage, making gun gestures and saying he would 'pop, pop, pop' the politician. Farage has also had milkshakes thrown at him in the past.
The threat comes as Farage faces scrutiny over a £5 million donation from British-Thai crypto businessman Christopher Harborne. Farage initially claimed the money was for security for the rest of his life, but later said it was a reward for getting Brexit over the line and that he could spend it on Ferraris if he liked. The donation is now being investigated by Parliament's standards commissioner over whether it should have been declared.
Farage defends billionaire donations
Despite the controversy, Farage said he would 'gladly' accept more donations from Harborne, who has donated over £25 million to Reform UK. Harborne recently registered to vote in the UK, and Farage said he was 'pleased' about that. Asked if Reform UK would accept further donations, Farage said: 'Gladly. Of course. Of course we would and we’re very pleased he (Mr Harborne) has re-registered back in the UK.'
The £5 million donation was made before the 2024 general election, when Farage announced he would stand as an MP. Critics argue the donation should have been declared, but Farage maintains it was a personal gift.
