NIGEL Farage has been told off by police after he travelled 100 miles to rant about immigration on a south-coast beach.
Despite the Government stipulating that people in the UK should only make essential trips, the former MEP journeyed from Kent all the way down to Hastings, stopping at Pett Level beach on the way.
Farage’s spokesman claimed he was entitled to do so because the ex-Brexit Party leader was working in his capacity as a broadcaster for LBC, meaning he was a key worker.
In the video, which was sent out to supporters under the caption "the media aren't reporting this”, Farage complained about an alleged migration “scandal” on the beach before heading to Hastings to interview members of the public.
Sussex Police responded to the video by issuing a reminder of lockdown rules.
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A spokeswoman for the force said: “We can confirm that we have received reports of a recent video involving Nigel Farage which was filmed in East Sussex. All such reports are considered by Sussex Police in line with the national guidance during these current times.
“As with all forces our approach is to engage at the time with people that are away from home, to explain the stay at home advice.
“We are clear that the public should avoid making non-essential journeys, not only for their own safety but for the safety of others.
“We remind everyone to follow the Government guidelines around restrictions on travel and to work from home where this is possible.”
After the video was posted on Twitter, Farage received a barrage of complaints saying he was breaching lockdown measures.
His spokesman told the Daily Mirror: “Nigel was working as a broadcaster. His interviews taken as part of the report were later used on LBC Radio."
Asked if Farage considered this an essential journey, his spokesman said: "Is it your job to enforce the law? I have told you the justification."
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