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 speaks in Smith Square at the launch of his battle bus and his campaign to canvass votes for Vote Leave and Brexit, surrounded by supporters with placards and the press.