Nigel Farage: 'I'm not the Messiah'

Christians everywhere can breathe a sigh of relief – Nigel Farage has confirmed that he is not, in fact, a messenger from God.

In a radio interview with LBC this morning, the UKIP leader rejected claims that he had been "sent by God" to protect Britain from the European Union.

"I'm not the Messiah, I'm a very naughty boy," Farage joked, referencing a line from Monty Python's Life of Brian.

He was played a clip from Channel 5 documentary 'Farage Fans and UKIP Lovers' in which a 59-year-old dominatrix from Dorset said Farage had been "sent to protect us against the EU".

"He wants to bring England back to the English people and stop this foreign invasion of our borders," the woman added.

"God says when an enemy comes against you like a massive flood, I'll send someone to give you some protection."

However, after hearing the clip, Farage replied: "Jill, I'm sure, is an absolutely delightful woman, but I have to disappoint her. Jill, I'm not the Messiah, I'm a very naughty boy."

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