Nigel Farage is a British politician who is best known for his role in the Brexit movement. He was the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) from 2006 to 2009 and again from 2010 to 2016. He has been a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) since 1999 and was a key figure in the successful campaign for Britain to leave the European Union in the 2016 referendum. Farage is a controversial figure, with some praising him for his role in the Brexit movement and others criticizing him for his views on immigration and other issues.