I FEEL that now is the time to congratulate Nigel Farage, MEP and Ukip leader, on spreading the word regarding many serious issues concerning the United Kingdom and the EU.

By being the voice of the general public and bringing matters to the notice of the Establishment, he has forced the re-elected prime minister to take immediate action with regard to immigration and to bring forward a referendum. Well done!

J Metcalfe, Broadway, York