Farrage is reflecting public opinion
That’s what he would like people to believe, except there is scant evidence that he is.
As an example he was opposed to same sex marriage but even a majority of UKIP supporters, let alone the wider public, support same sex marriage.
On the question of the re-introduction of smoking in pubs etc does that really ‘reflect public opinion’ ?
What about a flat rate tax, bearing in mind the opposition there was to the poll tax which was based on exactly the same principle, is public opinion really behind that?
Or the slashing of corporation tax when you consider the public outrage Starbucks non-payment of corporation tax caused ?
What about Farage helping himself to as much expenses as he possibly can – is that really in tune with public opinion ?
There undoubtedly is significant public opposition to the EU but on a whole range of other issues I would say that Farage is very much out of step with public opinion and doesn’t reflect it.