GB. England. London. 2016. Brexit. Nigel Farage, born 3 April 1964, is the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP). Since 1999 he has been a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for South East England. He co-chairs the Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy. Here he stands on the top deck of his battle bus as it leaves Smith Square, holding a 'We want our country back' and 'Vote to Leave' placard at the launch of his campaign to canvass votes around the country in favour of Brexit.