Reference archivePreserved from the previous edition. Roles, figures and quotations may need updating; this is not a live record.Why did Nigel Farage leave UKIP?← All FAQspoliticsFarage resigned as UKIP leader in 2016 after the Brexit referendum, saying his 'political ambition has been achieved'. He later distanced himself from the party in 2018 as it moved in a more extreme direction under new leadership.Related QuestionsWhat constituency does Nigel Farage represent?What is Reform UK?Was Nigel Farage an MEP?Have a question we haven't answered? Contact usRead with the source in view.This page is part of our reference archive. For current parliamentary roles, declarations and contributions, consult the official record.UK Parliament: Nigel Farage Suggest a correction
politicsFarage resigned as UKIP leader in 2016 after the Brexit referendum, saying his 'political ambition has been achieved'. He later distanced himself from the party in 2018 as it moved in a more extreme direction under new leadership.