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Greg Evans
May 17, 2019
Led By Donkeys, the nationwide poster campaign which used quotes from Brexiteers and politicians against them, have returned and now have the Brexit Party in their sights.
With the EU elections set to take place next week, Nigel Farage's Brexit Party look to have opened a significant lead in polls, which would see them sweep the board on May 23.
However, the party is campaigning on just one point (clue: it's in their name), are yet to release a full manifesto, which Farage has said won't even be released until after the elections have taken place.
With that in mind Led By Donkeys have taken it upon themselves to give the Brexit Party a manifesto by plastering some of their representatives quotes about the NHS, maternity pay and the LGBT+ community on posters across the country.
The first poster which has popped up on the Radford Road in Coventry, features a quote from Farage on the NHS, where he advocates for a more insurance-based health care system, similar to what they have in the United States.
Brexit Party leader @Nigel_Farage hasn’t written a manifesto so we’ve done it for him, based on statements by him a… https://t.co/VY2HIvLLA8— Led By Donkeys (@Led By Donkeys) 1557996869
The next poster which can be found on Abbey Road, Neath, Port Talbot, featured a quote from South East candidate James Bartholomew who claimed that the NHS is the "cause of great suffering."
Brexit Party candidate @JGBartholomew wants to destroy our National Health Service. He's written books on how to do… https://t.co/8ePg18m3O0— Led By Donkeys (@Led By Donkeys) 1558009049
Next, it's Nigel Farage again, who doesn't appear to be a big fan of new mum's being paid whilst they are off work and caring for their new child. The poster can be found on Eastbourne Road, Taunton, Somerset.
Brexit Party leader @Nigel_Farage hasn't published a manifesto. Until he does we have to assume his public statemen… https://t.co/qjOXfv8c2l— Led By Donkeys (@Led By Donkeys) 1558022135
A vote for the Brexit Party is a vote against the NHS. https://t.co/7OXma8sjGs— Led By Donkeys (@Led By Donkeys) 1557996869
Finally, we have former Tory MP Ann Widdecombe whose homophobic comment can be found on Purewell Cross Road, Christchurch, Dorset.
Reaction to the group's latest campaign has been one of overwhelming support and encouragement.
@ByDonkeys @brexit_sham @Nigel_Farage As an American who spent just the other night terrified, debating seriously w… https://t.co/KX3gVb3oXZ— Tweetus Bossætus (@Tweetus Bossætus) 1558001305
@ByDonkeys @Nigel_Farage So pleased you're back !— Chris (@Chris) 1558025033
@ByDonkeys @JGBartholomew As the @brexitparty_uk doesn't have a manifesto it is helpful you guys are filling in the… https://t.co/aR0oy58B5w— Declan O'Brien (@Declan O'Brien) 1558009272
However, the poster featuring the quote from Ann Widdecombe has been strongly condemned by the LGBT+ community who feel that the style of the poster appears to endorse the statement.
As a gay man (how I hate that formulation, but...) I really, really don't think plastering billboards with 'HOMOSEX… https://t.co/jxPu6nDZVf— James B (@James B) 1558090086
Is this a good idea? I can't help thinking fundraising half a million to plaster fascist slogans across the country… https://t.co/84ATB2AcWe— Huw Lemmey (@Huw Lemmey) 1558089858
Cool this reads 100% like an endorsement. Homophobia still exists and there's plenty of people that support this wh… https://t.co/Xj2pH8K52Q— Sam P (@Sam P) 1558090361
That billboard is an absolutely terrible decision and you should take it down as soon as possible. https://t.co/ZQT8FKsYMh— Wittgenstein's Slab (@Wittgenstein's Slab) 1558079235
Due to the criticism of the Widdecombe poster, Led By Donkeys have confirmed that both the poster and tweet will be removed.
❤️ https://t.co/LQB45h91GX— Led By Donkeys (@Led By Donkeys) 1558094737
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