Nigel Farage says Brexit is a priority… even if it breaks UK up

The Brexit Party leader told ITV’s Peston Show being an independent nation was more important than keeping the UK together.

Farage said: “Look, being an independent self-governing nation is the number one.

“If there were parts of the United Kingdom that didn’t wish to stay part of it that would be deeply regrettable but I just don’t believe that to be the case – I really genuinely don’t believe it.”

Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been in opposition to Brexit and is championing a second independence referendum on whether the country should leave the UK.

.@Nigel_Farage says it will be 'regrettable' if countries within the United Kingdom break away but Brexit is the No.1 priority. #Peston pic.twitter.com/yxtntsYpye
— Peston (@itvpeston) July 3, 2019

Farage also admitted he had “no regrets whatsoever” for turning his back while Ode to Joy played in the European Parliament.

He also confirmed the Brexit Party will “fight for every seat in the country” in the event of an upcoming general election.

The MEP’s comments have sparked quite a reaction online.

One person tweeted: “Can we all be really clear that if the United Kingdom isn’t united then it’s no longer the United Kingdom.

.@Nigel_Farage says he has 'no regrets' after criticism of his party's protest in Strasbourg. #Peston pic.twitter.com/47GW9weZuv
— Peston (@itvpeston) July 3, 2019

“So these ‘British patriots’ are willing to LITERALLY destroy the UK.”

Another described his views as “frightening”.