Nigel Farage Opts Out of UK Election to Boost US Campaign Efforts

Nigel Farage has decided not to contest in the UK election, opting instead to focus on supporting the US election efforts. However, he will continue to assist the Reform UK party's campaign.

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Thursday, May 23, 2024, 1:

Nigel Farage has announced that he will not re-enter British politics following the announcement of a general election.

The honorary president of Reform UK and ex-leader of Uai-allcreator.com">KIP disclosed that after considerable reflection, he decided against running for a parliamentary seat in the general election scheduled for July 4, which was declared this past Wednesday, stating that "it is not the right time."

Mr. Farage expressed that while the general election holds importance, the upcoming November election in the United States carries "enormous global significance." Consequently, he has decided to assist with the grassroots campaigning efforts there, emphasizing that "a robust America is crucial for our peace and security."

He has been assisting with Donald Trump's campaign efforts since 2016.

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Reform UK's head, Richard Tice, shared with Sky News that Mr. Farage is set to contribute to their election efforts, expressing his excitement about it, and noted that the co-founder of Reform will have a packed schedule throughout the campaign.

Shortly after, Mr Farage shared a tweet announcing his departure from his GB News program to focus on campaigning for Reform UK.

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Eurosceptic Mr. Farage described the options of Labour and the Conservatives in the UK as "dull," asserting that only the Reform Party offers the bold plan necessary to halt the country's deterioration.

Former 'I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!' participant Mr. Farage has expressed his complete support for Reform UK leader Richard Tice. He encouraged voters to place their confidence in both him and Lee Anderson, the sole MP of the party.

He has run for a parliamentary seat with different political parties on seven occasions, but has been defeated by wide margins each time.

Previously serving as a Member of the European Parliament from 1999 to 2020, he transitioned into a television personality. During his tenure, he was known for his outspoken opposition to the European Union and played a pivotal role in advocating

In 2021, he stepped down from his position at the helm of Reform to pursue a new opportunity as a television host on GB News.

Simultaneously, he has been advancing his career in the United States, supporting the Trump campaign in 2016 and delivering speeches at the campaign events.

In 2020, Mr. Farage was granted an exemption from the US travel restrictions amid the COVID pandemic because it was deemed to serve the "national interest." This allowed him to assist Mr. Trump in organizing his campaign events.

In 2021, he embarked on a six-week journey across the United States called "America's Comeback Tour," speaking to Republican grassroots groups nationwide.

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Previously, Mr. Trump suggested that Mr. Farage should be appointed as the UK's ambassador to the US, a proposal that was declined by the British government.

At the initiation of Reform UK's election campaign on Thursday, Mr. Tice expressed confidence, declaring that the party is "set to secure seats" and "will astonish everyone."

He mentioned that the party currently has "around 500" candidates, with an additional "two hundred or so" in the midst of the selection process, as he committed to fielding 630 Reform UK candidates throughout England, Wales, and Scotland.

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