Nigel Farage has withdrawn his resignation as leader of UKIP, initially tendered as pledged after losing his South Thanet seat on Thursday. UKIP Chairman Steve Crowther said in a statement: “As promised Nigel Farage tendered his official resignation as leader of UKIP to the NEC.” However, Crowther says the offer was “anomalously rejected by the NEC members who produced overwhelmingly evidence... 

UKIP leader Nigel Farage has failed to win the South Thanet constituency in the UK General Election. He has confirmed he will resign as leader of the party. Addressing the electorate on Sky News this morning, Farage confirmed he plans to resign as leader of UKIP. Reflecting on his decision, he said In an earlier speech minutes after his loss transpired, Farage said he has “never felt happier”...