Nigel Farage says he will not stand in general election in bombshell announcement
The IndependentSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The former Ukip leader said he thought “long and hard” about contesting the general election, but has decided to help with Donald Trump’s re-election bid in the US instead. “Important though the general election is, the contest in the United States of America on 5 November has huge global significance,” Mr Farage said. open image in gallery Nigel Farage will instead focus on Donald Trump’s bid to return to the White House Despite not standing as a candidate, Mr Farage, who is Reform’s honorary president, said he will “do my bit to help in the campaign”. Instead, he joined Mr Farage’s new Brexit Party, becoming party chairman and securing election as MEP for East of England in final European parliamentary elections held in the UK.