The birth of UKIP

Published: July 10, 2017, 7:50 a.m.

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In 1993, academic Dr Alan Sked formed the UK Independence Party to campaign against Britain's membership of the European Union. The party played a vital part in the debate about Europe before and after the referendum which led to Brexit - Britain's exit from the Union.

Photo: Dr Alan Sked during an early party political broadcast.

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