Ukip

UKIP (United Kingdom Independence Party) is a far-right British political party prominent for its anti-immigration stance and Euroscepticism. Founded in 1993, it gained significant traction advocating for the UK's withdrawal from the European Union. While its influence has waned since Brexit, UKIP remains newsworthy due to its continued activity and association with controversial figures and events. Recent news highlights include a planned UKIP march in Tower Hamlets being blocked by police due to fears of violence, and allegations that several MEPs from Nigel Farage's bloc, including former UKIP members, followed a script provided by an alleged Russian asset. Furthermore, a former UKIP leader was involved in organizing a lunch between Nigel Farage and Liz Truss, hosted by a climate-denying US thinktank. These events underscore UKIP's continued presence in the political landscape and its association with far-right ideologies and controversial figures, despite its diminished electoral success.