has called out the state of UK roads as he described as "a huge problem" across the country. The leader said that potholes were one of the "big issues" - just hours before voters take to the polls in the .

have previously suggested the UK has over one million potholes. The RAC said this would equate to around six potholes per mile of street. However, Mr Farage suggested that pothole issues were "getting worse" and exaggerated the issue by playing a round of Pothole Golf for a campaign video alongside local resident Ben Thornbury.

: "Thursday's elections, one of the big issues, potholes. As you can see, it's getting worse all over the country. We've got a young man here called Ben, Pothole Golf. Come on then Ben, let's give it a go."

After successfully putting his golf ball inside the large pothole, the Reform UK leader declared the sport could take off in getting councils to take action.

He added: "I'll tell you what, Ben, this is absolutely hilarious. He succeeded in Malmesbury in making the council take action, and frankly, this needs to happen all around the country."

Underneath the video, Mr Farage added: "Potholes are a huge problem across the country. This one is so big you can play golf in it!"

Ben Thornbury runs the 'Fix Our Potholes' Facebook page and has been a leading campaigner across Wiltshire.

Reform UK has not yet in their '

However, they have pledged to "stop the war on drivers" by scrapping the petrol and diesel car ban and Clean Air Zones.

In December, Labour pledged billions in

The Government has confirmed that councils to repair roads and fill potholes.

The East Midlands and West Midlands were set to receive the highest amount of funding with £372million ring-fenced.

Officials have suggested this could be enough to fill up to seven million potholes over the next year.