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Nigel granted Freedom of City of London

Tuesday, 7th February 2012

On the day that the House of Commons debated a wages policy, UKIP Leader Nigel Farage was granted the Freedom of the City of London.

Following a ceremony at the Chamberlain's Court in the City's Guildhall, Nigel said: "I am delighted and honoured to have been inducted as a Freeman of the City of London. My father, grandfather have spent their working lives in the Square Mile, as did I for the first 15 years of mine. Now my sons are doing the same.
 
"The oath that I was required to swear calls upon me to, 'Maintain the Franchises and Customs (of the City), and will keep this City harmless'. I only wish that all members of Parliament would swear the same, or at very least anybody involved in setting Treasury, trade or European policy as it seems apparent that keeping the city 'harmless' is the least of their concerns.
 
"I would like to thank Murray Craig, the Chamberlain's Clerk for his kindness, good humour and efficiency in running the ceremony".

Nigel is pictured here with the Chamberlain's Clerk, Murray Craig, acceptiing the extended right hand of friendship at the Chamberlain's Court.

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