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The Ukip leader blasted German chancellor Angela Merkel for her open door refugee policy and raised fears jihadis could infiltrate the UK.

But Labour MP Chuka Umunna said Mr Farage’s claims were based on inaccuracies.

Speaking at the Express EU debate, Mr Farage said: “The problem is this, the boss of Europol said now up to 5,000 potential jihadi fighters have entered the EU in the course of the last 15 months.

“That's his estimate. The boss of Interpol says you may as well have put up a sign saying jihadis welcome.