The day Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage visited Pontefract

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 13th May 2019, 15:50 BST

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage made a surprise appearance in Pontefract.

The politician was spotted in the town centre, accompanied by his party's blue bus, as he prepared for a rally in Featherstone. READ MORE: Go inside the £2.1m 'Golden Triangle' house featuring an outdoor swimming pool and tennis court

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Nigel Farage rides on the Brexit Party bus during a visit campaigning for the European Parliament election.

placeholder image — Nigel Farage rides on the Brexit Party bus during a visit campaigning for the European Parliament election.

Nigel Farage speaks to a member of the public during a walkabout.

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Nigel Farage takes a selfie with a member of the public.

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Nigel Farage speaks to media and members of the public.

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Members of the audience applaud as they attend a speaking event with Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage and other candidates campaigning for the European Parliament election.

placeholder image — Members of the audience applaud as they attend a speaking event with Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage and other candidates campaigning for the European Parliament election.

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