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The outspoken former Ukip leader, who almost single-handedly steered Britain out of the EU, said that he was anxious about reports the Prime Minister was considering ditching the points-based migration system as “unworkable”. And Mr Farage warned the UK electorate would not swallow having their democratic wishes stymied by Mrs May’s Government.

GETTY Farage is anxious because the PM is considering ditching the points-based migration system

Theresa Mays' comments rejecting an Australian-style points system really worry me Nigel Farage

The MEP said: "Theresa May's track record on immigration as Home Secretary was appalling and her comments rejecting an Australian-style points system really worry me. "There is already huge anxiety out there in the country regarding Theresa May's reluctance to trigger Article 50. "Her rejection of the type of migration system so many went out there and voted Leave to see implemented indicates serious backsliding.

"The people were clear in wanting a points-based immigration system which is why so many went out and voted to Leave the European Union. Any watering down from that will lead to real anger. "Given that myself and others also campaigned for a migration system that would treat all who wanted to come equally, any preference for EU nationals would be totally unacceptable.

GETTY Farage warns that UK electorate would not swallow having their democratic wishes stymied by Mrs May

"If the establishment think they can stitch-up Brexit then they better be ready for the huge electoral consequences from a British public who on June 23 voted for radical political change and now expect it to be delivered without failure. "Those of us on the Leave side were perfectly clear in campaigning for strong border controls outside of the EU." Speaking later to Sky News, Mr Farage said: “People want to have controls not just on numbers of people that come but the type. Knowing that people who come to work bring their own health insurance haven’t got criminal records.

Nigel Farage in pictures Mon, April 3, 2017 Nigel Farage is a British politician who has been the leader of the UK Independence Party since October 2016. Play slideshow Getty 1 of 48 Nigel Farage in pictures

GETTY Farge almost single-handedly steered Britain out of the EU