Live webchat with UKIP leader Nigel Farage, Thurs 24 Feb, 1-2pm

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Our live webchat guest this week is Nigel Farage. He is the leader of UKIP and has been a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) since 1999.

Known for his straight-talking, Nigel has made the headlines with forthright speeches, once telling the EU President he had the charisma of a 'damp rag'.

He is a regular on programmes including BBC Question Time.

If you have a question you'd like to put to Nigel, please join the webchat this Thursday lunchtime, 1pm - 2pm. If you won't be around then, please post your question here.

please, some clarification on pro-gun

I agree with complimentary. Nigel Farage, Godfrey Bloom and Lord Monckton are three of our best leaders in UKIP. They aren't affraid to say what the rest of us are thinking.

With UKIP you pretty much get what you see. There is no double dealing and broken promises with us. Our leaders are well respected on the international stage. This is vitally important for a party that wants to form the next government.

'I'm all for women exercising their right to be mothers and homemakers.'

Well, that's jolly decent of you mormonkris.

"Don't get me wrong about feminism. I'm all for women exercising their right to be mothers and homemakers."

I think you are slightly misunderstanding the feminist movement there, Kris.

Rannaldini,

What is there to clarify? I'm pro-gun and UKIP is neutral on the matter.

Personally, I would like to see our gun control laws repealed to pre-1903 levels. I'm fully supportive of Texas and Utah in their recent gun control legislation.

"Our leaders are well respected on the international stage"

As someone who lives in Switzerland, with a German husband I can assure you than few here have ever heard of UKIP, much less your leaders.

WHY Should this thread BE lOCKED? Threads were not LOCKED around election time. It was obvious there were activists on the site then spouting, Labour,Liberal,Tory,UKIP and some BNP views. Surely it's democracy to let people say what they wish in defence of a party?

Those who advocate shutting down a thread are against free speech. I did not insist on locking down a thread when Gordon Brown was speaking on here, I can't stand the Labour Party.

It's one thing that's always concerned me about MN, why some members want free speech for themselves, but not new members or those they disagree with.

Hello
Why do you think that the EU is so much of a problem that it should affect how we vote in the next general election?
What would you do with defence and the treatment of our armed forces?
And how would you change things to re boost our economy to a point where it would no longer resemble a plate of bread and pubic hair?
Thanks and I hope your OK after the crash

MmeLindt,

"As someone who lives in Switzerland, with a German husband I can assure you than few here have ever heard of UKIP, much less your leaders."

I'm really talking about the only international stage that matters: the United States of America.

Complimentary
When we have had webchats before, there has never been an influx of posters who join specifically to support the politician being questioned.

There may have been political activist on MN around the time of the election, but this is unprecedented.

Rinseoffmycustard. Thank god someones asking some sensible questions!

I'm not trying to be deliberately obtuse

What would that look like for us?
A right to bear arms?
Pre Dunblane legislation?

I don't know the leg that you refer to. Could you run me through?
Interested in your thoughts

Kris
Which countries has UK fought wars against in the last 200 years?

Why would America be more important to the UK than Europe, given the geographical and historical proximity?

There is a reason why we have had over 60 years of peaceful relations with Europe. Much as you might dislike it, the EU and UN are a part of this.

Sorry I keep coming back for the comic value.

"I'm really talking about the only international stage that matters: the United States of America."

As in leave the EU to join up officially as the 51st State?

Seeing you are pro-gun, anti-Teaparty, and the above, why don't you move back to the US, possibly Texas or Utah, where your politics will have a wider audience.

Also interesting that China (for example) is regarded as an unimportant player.

wow

[thats nige bending over for a good MN kicking]

Question.
Nigel Farage, How do you think you will be able to ensure that we get a referendum on the EU?

Your party was set up in 1992. How has it grown since that time and in what way? Considering you had a very big turnout at the last election, and polled over 900.000 votes. Would you change how you do things at present to encourage people to join the party, or vote for you?

my question is why do you smoke
its vile

thast all

MMelindt. How do you know people joined to support or talk to Nigel Farage? Perhaps they want to post/talk to him, as they do not get the opportunity to do so otherwise. They are mothers with concerns, they have every right to post and ask questions. I hope many do. Must think up some more questions! I'm a mother I want my questions asked and answered.

ps. Thanks to all who are asking questions.

I know everyone's only allowed one but I would also like to ask you about education and what your policy is on that. Thanks.

iCod - what does that have to do with anything?

finally someone with something interesting to say and he's gorn and left

if you see the pro gun guy, please give me a wave everyone