Nigel Farage to Stand as Candidate in General Election
Arch-Brexiteer Hits Out at Government's Handling of Brexit
Brexit Party Founder to Lead Reform UK
Nigel Farage, the former leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) and Brexit Party, has announced his intention to stand as a candidate in the upcoming general election under the banner of Reform UK, the party he launched in 2019.
Farage, a prominent figure in the Brexit campaign, has been a vocal critic of the government's handling of the UK's departure from the European Union. In a statement released on Monday, he said that Brexit had "failed" and had not brought any of the promised benefits.
Farage's announcement comes just four months after the Brexit Party topped the polls in the 2019 European Parliamentary elections. The party's success was seen as a major blow to the Conservative government, which was struggling to deliver on its promise to leave the EU.
Farage's decision to stand in the general election is likely to shake up the political landscape. The Brexit Party has attracted a significant number of voters who are disillusioned with the Conservative and Labour parties, and Farage could make significant gains in areas where these parties are weak.
The general election is expected to be held in May 2024. Farage's decision to stand as a candidate could have a major impact on the outcome of the election and the future of British politics.
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