The History of Reform UK & UKIP
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Alan Sked
founded UKIP (UK Independence Party) in 1993. They primarily campaigned for the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.
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UKIP gained prominence in the 2010s, influencing the debate on
Brexit
A term for the UK leaving the EU after the 2016 referendum.
and pressuring mainstream parties to hold the 2016 EU referendum.
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After the Brexit vote, UKIP's influence declined, and many of its members and supporters moved to new parties. A notable figure, who had been a leading member of UKIP, was
Nigel Farage
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Reform UK was originally launched as the Brexit Party in 2018. It later rebranded in 2020 to to the name Reform UK. The party was led by Richard Tice, but is now under the leadership of
Nigel Farage
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Reform UK is a right-wing populist party that is focused on reforming the political system by advocating for lower taxes and increasing control over immigration.
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Both parties have played significant roles in shaping the UK's political landscape, especially around issues of sovereignty, immigration, and national identity.
