The comedian labelled Nigel Farage as pathetic before implying battery acid should be thrown over the Brexit Party leader instead of a milkshake. The comment on BBC Radio 4 show ‘Heresy’ has since been edited out from the show in its catch-up service. Ms Brand had said: “I’m thinking why bother with milkshakes when you could get battery acid?”

Ms Brand has since apologised to an audience in Henley, Oxfordshire.

According to The Sun Ms Brand said: “Looking back it probably was somewhat a crass and ill-judged joke that might upset people. Of course I’d never do anything like that. It was purely a fantasy. I’m sorry. I’m a human, I make mistakes.

“I don’t think it’s a mistake. If you think it is I’m happy to accept that.

“Female politicians and public figures are threatened day in, day out, with far worse things than battery acid – rape, murder and what have you.

“At least I’m here and trying to explain what I did. I don’t think I have anyone to answer to. Nigel Farage wasn’t even mentioned by me on the night so why he has taken it upon himself I don’t know.”

Following outcry Mr Farage took to Twitter following the remark to share his thoughts on the matter.

He said: “This is incitement of violence and the police need to act.”

In another tweet he added: “I am sick to death of overpaid, left wing, so-called comedians on the BBC who think their view is morally superior. Can you imagine the reaction if I had said the same thing as Jo Brand?”.

A BBC spokesman has since said: “Heresy is a long-running comedy programme where, as the title implies and as our listeners know, panellists often say things which are deliberately provocative and go against societal norms but are not intended to be taken seriously.

“We carefully considered the programme before broadcast. It was never intended to encourage or condone violence, and it does not do so, but we have noted the strong reaction to it.

“Comedy will always push boundaries and will continue to do so, but on this occasion we have decided to edit the programme.

“We regret any offence we have caused.”

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