One of the European Union's most prominent critics says Britain has no influence in the EU and is disliked and despised by those running it.

Nigel Farage MEP and leader of UKIP - the UK Independence Party - told Stephen Sackur that Europe had been "hijacked by a gang of unelected bureaucrats" and Britain would be better off leaving the EU.

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You can watch the full interview on BBC World News on Monday 6th August at at 03:30, 08:30, 15:30 and 20:30 GMT.