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UKIP Leader Nigel Farage Stands Down
2016-07-04 23:20:59 Post No. 79772388
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UKIP Leader Nigel Farage Stands Down
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2016-07-04 23:20:59
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http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-36702468
>Mr Farage said his "political ambition has been achieved" with the UK having voted to leave the EU.
>He said the party was in a "pretty good place" and said he would not change his mind about quitting as he did after the 2015 general election.
>Leading UKIP was "tough at times" but "all worth it" said Mr Farage, who is also an MEP. He added that the UK needed a "Brexit prime minister".
>Mr Farage said the party would campaign against "backsliding" on the UK's exit from the EU, saying he planned to see out his term in the European Parliament - describing his party as "the turkeys that voted for Christmas".
>He said his party's "greatest potential" lay in attracting Labour voters, adding that he would not be backing any particular candidate to replace him.
>"May the best man or woman win," he said.
>Mr Farage said he would "bury the hatchet with anybody" including UKIP's sole MP Douglas Carswell, who tweeted an emoji picture of a smiley face as the leader's resignation was announced.
>The two have repeatedly clashed and tensions rose when they backed rival Leave campaigns ahead of the referendum.
>Mr Carswell told the BBC's Daily Politics Mr Farage had "played a role" in the EU referendum, but said his departure represented a "huge opportunity" for the party.
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