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7 Things Nigel Farage Could Learn From Vladimir Putin

7 Things Farage Could Learn From Putin
Chris York
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So, Nigel Farage is a big admirer of Vladimir Putin.

Speaking to GQ magazine, the Ukip leader expressed a certain respect for the Russian leader "as an operator, but not as a human being".

He said: ""The way he played the whole Syria thing. Brilliant. Not that I approve of him politically. How many journalists in jail now?"

Well Nige, locking up journalists isn't the only area Putin could give you some hints on...

7 Things Farage Could Learn From Putin
Being A Friend To Animals(01 of07)
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Putin is frequently spotted stroking or sedating big cats, making woman around the world instantly swoon. Or not.
Learning To Ride(02 of07)
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Putin is a man. And to prove it he often takes his top off and goes shooting, fishing or horse riding. Because that's what real men do. You listening Nige?
Rigging An Election(03 of07)
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In the 2012 Russian Presidential Election, Putin won 99.89 per cent of the vote in Chechnya, a suspiciously high margin. (credit:Getty)
Being More Like James Bond(04 of07)
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Putin was a KGB spy for 16 years so could teach Farage a thing or two about tradecraft. Obviously he'd have to swap the beer for a martini and the cigarettes for a pair of lungs fit enough to pursue a bad guy across the roof of Westminster.
Redrawing A Few Borders(05 of07)
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Farage could take a leaf out Putin's Crimea campaign and rearrange a few borders. Apparently rebuilding Hadrian's Wall in the event of a Scottish Independence 'yes' vote is on the cards...
Mistreat A Minority(06 of07)
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Putin is a pro at suppressing the rights of minorities, particularly gay people. With same-sex marriage now legal in the UK Farage would have to choose a different group. A bit like the Tories did with badgers... (credit:Getty)
Getting A Catchy Nickname(07 of07)
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In 1999 Putin aka 'The Butcher of Grozny' ordered troops into Chechnya to rout rebels. The capital city of Grozny was reduced to rubble and 5,000 civilians were killed. (credit:Getty)
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