He told LBC radio: “You look at all the other leaders of political parties. They, of course, all have the state provide them with, you know, the means to get around and with security. The state doesn’t provide Ukip with anything.
He said the government has previously refused his request for help with his security bills.
“I’m not having an argument over it, the fact is we don’t get help. Do I need a security? Yes. And do I need to be driven around from place to place? I think I probably do,” he said.