Biography of Nigel Farage

Nigel Farage is considered one of the most influential political figures in 21st-century Britain. His campaign for the UK's departure from the EU began as a minority and extreme view, but by June 2016, it became the country's official policy following a divisive referendum. In Michael Crick's remarkable biography, "One Party After Another," it explores how he achieved this, despite never being elected to Parliament until 2024.

Farage left public school at the age of 16 to work in the City, but in the 1990s, he entered politics by joining UKIP. Paradoxically, the electoral system for the European Parliament offered him a platform, and he was elected as an MEP in 1999. His personality, combined with his ability as a passionate and ambitious TV presenter, ensured that he gained significant publicity. His message resonated in a way that unsettled the major parties, especially the Conservatives, and called into question the UK's participation in the EU.

His controversial path was never far off, with accusations of racism against the party and various scandals. However, after helping to secure the referendum, Farage was largely sidelined by the successful official Brexit campaign. When Parliament struggled to find a way to leave, Farage formed the Brexit Party to ensure that Britain would leave the EU in early 2020. Crick's study offers an irresistible insight into Farage's story, analyzes his methods, reveals remarkable hidden details, and creates an essential portrait of one of the most controversial characters in modern British politics.

Pages: 608, Year of Publication: 0330, Dimensions: 13x13cm