Unfortunately it is a cynical attempt to attract Labour voters in Northern marginal seats and bears no resemblance to reality.
Here is what Farage actually believes:
Nigel Farage has suggested that the NHS might have to be replaced by a system of private health insurance within 10 years.
The Ukip leader was forced to back down and declare his party’s support for a state-funded health service last November after a film emerged of him backing a switch to an insurance system