Nigel Farage to Stand in Next Election

Former Brexit Party leader eyes return to politics

Anti-immigration campaigner and Trump ally reverses pledge not to run

Nigel Farage, the former leader of the Brexit Party, has announced that he will stand as a candidate in the next election. The anti-immigration campaigner and Trump ally had previously pledged not to run, but has now reversed his decision.

Farage is a controversial figure in British politics. He has been accused of racism and xenophobia, and his views on immigration have been widely criticized. However, he is also a popular figure among some voters, and his party won the most votes in the 2019 European Parliament election.

The Brexit Party was formed in 2019 to campaign for Britain to leave the European Union. Farage stepped down as leader of the party in 2021, but has remained active in politics. He has been a vocal critic of the Conservative government's handling of the Brexit negotiations, and has called for a second referendum on the issue.

Farage's decision to stand in the next election is likely to be seen as a challenge to the Conservative Party. The Conservatives are currently the largest party in Parliament, but their support has declined in recent months. Farage's party could potentially take votes from the Conservatives, and could even win seats from them in the next election.

The next election is due to be held in 2024. It is unclear what impact Farage's decision to stand will have on the outcome of the election, but it is likely to make the race more competitive.