Nigel Farage in 2018

Growing frustrated with Brexit delays, Farage distanced himself from UKIP and planned his return.

Key Events

  • Resigned UKIP membership citing party's direction under Gerard Batten
  • Criticized UKIP's association with Tommy Robinson
  • Warned May's Chequers deal would betray Brexit
  • Continued LBC radio show
  • Began planning new political vehicle
  • Spoke at events across the UK warning Brexit was being betrayed