Nigel Farage

Member of Parliament

Nigel Farage

Member of Parliament

Nigel Farage is a British politician, broadcaster, and former leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), known for his key role in advocating for Brexit. Born in 1964, Farage started his career in commodities trading before entering politics in the early 1990s. He co-founded UKIP in 1993 and served multiple terms as its leader, using his populist and often controversial rhetoric to push for the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union. Farage was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 1999 to 2020, where he gained a reputation for fiery speeches criticizing the EU. His leadership was instrumental in forcing the 2016 Brexit referendum, which resulted in a vote to leave the EU, significantly altering the course of British politics.

FARAGE: Men Sacrifice Family for Careers, Giving Women Advantage

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage stated that men are more likely to sacrifice family lives for successful careers than women, making it easier for women to reach top positions if they choose to pursue a career. He believes people should be judged on merit, not certain characteristics, and praised US President Donald Trump’s efforts to scrap diversity and inclusion policies in the workplace.

Farage Criticizes Trump's Ukraine Ceasefire Stance, Says Russia Getting 'Too Much'

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, disagrees with Donald Trump’s approach to Ukraine ceasefire talks, saying Russia is getting too much. He believes it's right to aim for peace but warns against allowing Russian President Vladimir Putin to emerge as a winner. Farage says he wouldn't be 100% with the US president's team on this issue and thinks Trump has given too much ground in negotiations.

FARAGE BLAMES ZELENSKY: Trump Row Caused by Ukraine Leader's Lack of Suit and Respect

  • Tuesday, 04 March 2025

Nigel Farage blames Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for sparking a row with Donald Trump at the White House, saying Zelensky "overplayed his hand" and failed to show respect by not wearing a suit. Farage also criticized Ukraine as a "corrupt country" that must accept it will not regain territory like Crimea.

Nigel Farage pranked with Putin banner during speech

  • Sunday, 30 June 2024

Nigel Farage was caught off guard during a campaign rally when a banner featuring a smiling Vladimir Putin descended behind him live on stage. The Reform UK leader reacted by asking, “Who put that up there?” and said someone at the venue should “get the sack” after the banner—planted by activist group Led By Donkeys—slowly dropped from the ceiling as he addressed the audience. The poster showed the Russian president grinning and giving a thumbs-up, with the phrase “I ❤️ Nigel” boldly displayed across the bottom.

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