Nigel Farage, the former leader of the Brexit Party, has made a shocking revelation that his bank accounts have been closed, citing his stance on Brexit and allegations of financial ties to

Russia's Vladimir Putin regime. In a six-minute video posted on Twitter, Farage expressed his belief that he is a victim of political persecution and implied that he is being pressured to leave the UK.

Farage disclosed that earlier this year, a banking group, which he did not name but has been associated with since 1980, informed him that his personal and business accounts would be terminated during the summer. Describing the measure as an extraordinary act, he likened it to being rendered a "non-person," claiming that it would hinder his ability to function in a modern society. Farage went on to suggest that the "establishment" was targeting him due to his prominent role in advocating for Brexit during the 2016 EU membership referendum. He also refuted allegations made by Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant, who used parliamentary privilege last year to assert that Farage received over £500,000 from Russia Today in 2018. Farage vehemently denied these claims, stating that he never received any funds from sources linked to Russia.

While Farage's firm's total income for the year in question was erroneously quoted in the House of Commons, Farage's associates maintained that the figure was not directly associated with payments from Russia Today, on which he appeared several times that year. It is worth noting that British filmmaker Graham Phillips, known for producing pro-Kremlin material from Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, faced sanctions and asset freezes by the UK Government.

In the video, Farage speculated on various potential reasons for the alleged account closure, including the notion that he may have been deemed a politically exposed person (PEP) susceptible to bribery, corruption, or money laundering due to his public role. Expressing his frustration, Farage emphasized that he had received no explanation or recourse for the actions taken against him. He argued that this was a case of severe political persecution at the highest level, cautioning that if it could happen to him, it could happen to anyone.

Furthermore, Farage recently criticized the Television and Radio Industries Club Awards for removing a tweet that had initially announced him as the winner of News Presenter of the Year. He accused the organization of deleting the congratulatory message due to his questioning of the Barb figures, which represent TV ratings and are compiled by the Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Farage argued that the industry was marking its own homework and being out of touch.

As the situation unfolds, Farage's claims have raised concerns about potential implications for individuals' financial access and the wider political landscape. Photo by Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, Wikimedia commons.