Nigel Farage’s anti-WHO campaign moves to US with allies added to board
Summary
Nigel Farage’s campaign group called Action on World Health, which opposes the World Health Organization (WHO), is moving its base to the United States as a nonprofit. The group has added new members to its board, including American lobbyists and allies of Farage, and now seeks donations in US dollars.Key Facts
- Action on World Health was co-founded by Nigel Farage and opposes the WHO, claiming it is too close to China and influenced by private funding.
- The campaign group is relocating to Delaware, USA, and will operate as a charitable foundation and grassroots nonprofit.
- Andy Wigmore, a friend of Farage and Brexit campaigner, joined the group’s board alongside American lobbyist Gerry Gunster.
- The group now solicits donations in US dollars and provides a way for people worldwide (but not the UK) to contact politicians about the WHO.
- Under President Donald Trump, the US left the WHO, which focuses on global health issues like pandemics.
- Some board members have ties to business and political groups, including Republicans Overseas UK and the nuclear technology company IP3.
- The group has past connections with the nicotine and vaping industries and opposes strict regulations on vaping products.
- Critics say the campaign spreads misinformation about the WHO and call for stricter rules on politicians’ outside jobs and interests.
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