Nigel Farage's adviser has described the Ukip leader's decision to stand beside George Galloway at an anti-EU rally as "stupid".
Andrew Reid, Ukip's former national treasurer and donor, said he was shocked when a picture emerged of his friend and party leader Mr Farage standing next to former Respect party MP Mr Galloway, a longstanding anti-Israel activist.
Mr Galloway was invited to speak at the Grassroots Out anti-EU rally with Mr Farage last month. As a result of his attendance, more than 100 people were reported to have left the event which was said to be dominated by Tory and Ukip voters.
Mr Reid told the JC that he contacted Mr Farage after the picture was published.
