The victory for the ‘Leave’ side in the referendum means that my political ambition has been achieved, says Nigel FarageNigel Farage, the leader of the UK Independence Party, on Monday stepped down as the party leader. Photo: ReutersLondon: Eurosceptic MEP Nigel Farage, a major driving force behind Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, on Monday stepped down as leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP). “Whilst we will now leave the European Union the terms of our withdrawal are unclear,” he added. “I have decided to stand aside as leader of UKIP,” he told a London press conference. He insisted on Monday that “I won’t be changing my mind again, I promise you”.

Source: Mint July 04, 2016 09:44 UTC