UKIP & Its Influence Over Brexit
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The UK Independence Party (UKIP) was founded in 1993 by
Alan Sked
with the main goal of campaigning for the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.
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UKIP remained a minor party until the 2010s, when it gained significant support by focusing on issues of
sovereignty, immigration, and opposition to EU membership.
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Under the leadership of Nigel Farage, UKIP won 24 UK seats in the 2014 European Parliament elections. This success put pressure on mainstream parties.
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The growing popularity of UKIP and its influence were major factors in the Conservative government's decision to hold the
Brexit
A term for the UK leaving the EU after the 2016 referendum.
referendum in 2016.
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The party played a key role in shaping the debate around Brexit, using campaigns and media to promote leaving the EU.
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After the Brexit vote, UKIP's influence declined as its main objective had been achieved. It is still active but has a much smaller presence in UK politics.
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UKIP played a significant role in British politics. It caused the rise of populism and brought about the Brexit referendum.
