key term - Independence Party (UKIP)

Definition

The UK Independence Party (UKIP) is a political party in the United Kingdom that primarily advocates for Britain's withdrawal from the European Union and stricter immigration controls. It gained significant media attention and public support leading up to and during the Brexit referendum in 2016.

Related terms

Brexit:

The process whereby the United Kingdom left the European Union, following a 2016 referendum where 52% voted for exit.

Sovereignty:

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; a core principle behind UKIP's advocacy for leaving the EU.

Referendum: A general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision, such as the UK's vote on whether to remain in or leave the EU