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What was Nigel Farageā€™s role in Brexit?

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Farage was a leading figure in the campaign for Britainā€™s withdrawal from the European Union, known as Brexit. He led UKIP and later the Brexit Party, advocating for Euroskeptic policies and a referendum on EU membership. After the United Kingdom left the EU in 2020, Farage became a media personality before returning to politics in 2024.