Admitting his fears about riots in the UK, Mr Farage added: “There is now such an intolerance, political intolerance, on the new left of British politics, and by the way, elements of the right, too.
“We don’t respect democracy anymore, or some people don’t. And they think direct action and violence is acceptable.
“Cast your mind back to 2011, when we did have some quite serious rioting and arson and looting taking place in London, I’m genuinely concerned.”
Mr Macron confirmed the French army would take to the streets on October 24 after riots engulfed the nation on October 17.
