Farage quits as UKIP leader, saying ‘my ambition is achieved’

Nigel Farage, MEP, said on the 4 July 2016 that he was standing down as leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP).
He said that his 'political ambition has been achieved' with the UK having voted in its EU referendum on the 23 June 2016 to leave the EU.

• Primary Source

EUObserver, 04.07.16: Farage resigns: 'I want my life back' https://euobserver.com/uk-referendum/134183

Politico, 04.07.16: Nigel Farage stands down as UKIP leader http://www.politico.eu/article/nigel-farage-stands-down-as-ukip-leader/

BBC News, 04.07.16: UKIP leader Nigel Farage stands down http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36702468

The Guardian, 04.07.16: Nigel Farage: the gurning face of Ukip who says his job is done http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/04/nigel-farage-ukip-resign-job-done-toxic-vote-leave-brexit-resign

UKIP: Press Release, 04.07.16: Statement from Nigel Farage http://www.ukip.org/statement_from_nigel_farage

Euro|Topics: Debates, June 2016: EU opponent Farage resigns http://www.eurotopics.net/en/161991/eu-opponent-farage-resigns

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