Nigel Farage tore into hardline Remainers today over their refusal to use new Brexit 50p coins, saying they were now the 'fruitcakes and loonies'. Appearing on the BBC's Andrew Marr programme this morning, Mr Farage raised their objections, saying: 'Who are the fruitcakes and loonies now?' Appearing on the BBC's Andrew Marr programme this morning, Mr Farage raised their objections, saying: 'Who are the fruitcakes and loonies now?' In an assault on Ukip - led then by Mr Farage - he described its members as 'fruitcakes, loonies and closet racists' in a radio interview. Mr Farage confirmed the Brexit Party will remain active as an 'insurance' against a slip-ups from the Government on the trade talks.

Source: Daily Mail February 02, 2020 09:37 UTC