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

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

Political correspondent @alixculbertson

Thursday, May 23, 2024, 1:

Nigel Farage has announced that he does not plan to re-enter British politics following the announcement of an upcoming general election.

The honorary president of Reform UK and ex-UKIP leader mentioned that he had given considerable thought to the idea of running for a parliamentary seat in the general election scheduled for July 4, which was declared on Wednesday. However, he concluded that "now is not the appropriate moment."

Mr. Farage emphasized that while the upcoming general election holds importance, the U.S. election in November carries substantial global impact. Therefore, he has decided to contribute to the grassroots efforts in America, asserting that a "strong America is essential for our peace and security."

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

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Reform UK's leader, Richard Tice, shared with Sky News his excitement about Nigel Farage's involvement in their upcoming election campaign. Tice expressed his delight, stating that Farage, a co-founder of Reform, will play an active and significant role throughout the campaign.

Shortly thereafter, Mr. Farage shared a post on social media announcing his departure from his GB News program to dedicate time to campaigning for Reform UK.

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Brexiteer Mr. Farage described the options of Labour and the Conservatives in the UK as "lackluster, stating that only Reform possesses the bold plan required to halt the nation's downturn."

Mr. Farage, who previously appeared on the reality show I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here, 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 from the party.

He has run for a parliamentary seat with several different parties on seven occasions, but was defeated each time by a wide margin.

Once a Member of the European Parliament from 1999 to 2020, he has since transitioned into a television personality. During his tenure in Europe, he was known for his outspoken criticism of the EU and played a pivotal role in

In 2021, he stepped down from his leadership role at Reform to pursue a career in television, taking on a presenter role at GB News.

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

In 2020, Mr. Farage was granted an exemption from the US travel restrictions amidst the COVID pandemic, citing "national interest," allowing him to assist Mr. Trump in readying for 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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Former President Donald Trump had suggested that Nigel Farage be appointed as the British ambassador to the United States, a proposal that was turned down by the British government.

At the initiation of Reform UK's election campaign on Thursday, Mr. Tice confidently declared that the party will "win seats" and "surprise everyone."

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

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