The UK Independence Party (UKIP) is a political party in the United Kingdom, founded in 1993. Its primary goal is to promote the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, advocating for national sovereignty and control over immigration. UKIP gained significant attention during the 2010s, particularly during the Brexit referendum in 2016. UKIP's platform includes policies on reducing taxes, promoting free trade, and limiting the influence of international organizations. The party has experienced fluctuating electoral success, with its most notable achievement being winning the most seats for a single party in the 2014 European Parliament elections.