Nigel Farage stands down

[Witchit]

UKIP leader Nigel Farage stands down - BBC News

Mr Farage said the party would campaign against "backsliding" on the UK's exit from the EU, saying he planned to see out his term in the European Parliament - describing his party as "the turkeys that voted for Christmas".

He said he would not be backing a candidate to replace him, saying "may the best man or woman win".

Mr Farage said he would "bury the hatchet with anybody" including UKIP's sole MP Douglas Carswell, who tweeted an emoji picture of a smiley face as the leader's resignation was announced.

Good.

 

[Meathead]

Mission Accomplished

 

[Phoenall]

UKIP leader Nigel Farage stands down - BBC News

Mr Farage said the party would campaign against "backsliding" on the UK's exit from the EU, saying he planned to see out his term in the European Parliament - describing his party as "the turkeys that voted for Christmas".

He said he would not be backing a candidate to replace him, saying "may the best man or woman win".

Mr Farage said he would "bury the hatchet with anybody" including UKIP's sole MP Douglas Carswell, who tweeted an emoji picture of a smiley face as the leader's resignation was announced.

Good.

Lets hope that the UKIP allow him to step down this time and not tie him down. Time for new blood to take over the helm

 

[Drummond]

I think it's a shame. Even so ... he achieved his primary political aim, so his standing down NOW isn't a particularly bad thing.

 

[Vikrant]

It looks like UK is having cold feet now.

 

[montelatici]

He and Boris aren't dummies, they are leaving public life before the people begin to understand that they had them score an own goal.