The head of the UK Independence Party, Nigel Farage, resigned Monday as party leader, arguing that he's achieved his political ambition of having Britain leave the European Union. Farage was instrumental in the campaign to have Britain leave the trading bloc, championing the issue of immigration. "Whilst we will now leave the European Union the terms of our withdrawal are unclear," Farage said of his decision. "The victory for the 'leave' side in the referendum means that my political ambition has been achieved," Farage said. He defended his taunting of other lawmakers in the chamber last week, arguing he wanted Britain's voice to be heard.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 04, 2016 09:39 UTC