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It isn't too difficult to breastfeed a baby in a way that is not openly ostentatious
Asked if it would be right for a hotel to tell mother to use the "ladies' room" to feed their children, Mr Farage replied: "Or perhaps sit in the corner, or whatever it might be. That is up
to Claridge's.
"It's not an issue I get terribly hung up about but I know particularly people of the older generation feel awkward and embarrassed by it."
A Downing Street spokeswoman made it clear that Prime Minister David Cameron disagreed with the the Ukip leader.
"The Prime Minister shares the view of the NHS, which is that breast-feeding is completely natural and it's totally unacceptable for any women to be made to feel uncomfortable when
breast-feeding in public."
The Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper also expressed her disagreement with Mr Farage and tweeted: After 'that' interview, Nigel Farage should sit in a corner!"
Asked to cover up with this ridiculous shroud while #breastfeeding so not to cause offence @ClaridgesHotel today.. pic.twitter.com/Is8GWUaGag
Mumsnet chief executive Justine Roberts said: "It's bemusing that some people have a problem seeing mums breastfeeding.
"It is of course a natural, essential human process and those with an issue simply need to get over themselves - babies need to be fed when they're hungry, and there's nothing ostentatious
about a mother responding to that need."
Mr Farage's comments provoked a mixed reaction on social media.
Some blasted the MEP, such as Caron Linsday who said: "What a surprise. Nigel Farage being misogynist in an ostentatious fashion."
Bradley Gerrard added: "Who breastfeeds a baby in an 'openly ostentatious' manner? And who, really, is actually offended by it?"
Julie Carey said: "Best place to be where nice n quiet for baby & mother."
Robin Whitefield added: "Some of @Nigel_Farage's comment's are fully founded!"
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