Controversial British politician Nigel Farage has claimed Sydney police threatened to shut down his speaking event last night unless he paid thousands of dollars for security. Over 1,000 people turned out to hear the Brexit Party leader at a sold out event at Pyrmont. A large group of officers patrolled outside, expecting trouble. Farage says he's travelled the world on speaking tours and never had a government organisation threaten to stop him. Subscribe to 7NEWS Australia for the latest breaking news video » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe Connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » http://smarturl.it/7NewsDaily Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia Twitter » https://twitter.com/7NewsAustralia Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Latest, and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus. #NigelFarage #auspol #7NEWS