Nigel Farage is a British politician, broadcaster, and public figure known for his prominent role in the United Kingdom's Brexit movement. Born on April 3, 1964, Farage was a founding member of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) and served as its leader in several non-consecutive terms between 2006 and 2016. Under his leadership, UKIP became a significant force in British politics, particularly advocating for the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.
Farage was also a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for South East England from 1999 until the UK's departure from the EU in 2020. During his time as an MEP, he was known for his outspoken and often controversial speeches, criticizing the EU and its institutions.
After stepping down from UKIP, Farage became the leader of the Brexit Party in 2019, which was later rebranded as Reform UK. The Brexit Party played a key role in the 2019 European Parliament elections in the UK, where it won the most seats.
In addition to his political career, Farage has worked as a broadcaster and commentator, appearing on various media platforms to discuss political issues. He remains a polarizing figure in British politics, admired by some for his role in achieving Brexit and criticized by others for his views and rhetoric.