Ukip chairman Paul Oakden will announce the result shortly after 11.15am today. Elizabeth Jones won 6.7 per ent and Philip Broughton 8.6 per cent. The former deputy co-chairman of the party won 47 per cent of the vote out of 17,970 party members who voted. MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber (since 2014) Bolton said that his victory had prevented UKIP from becoming a British version of the Nazi Party, condemning rhetoric of a war with Islam. Parliamentary candidate for Eltham in 2015. Ukip leadership election 2017 result – Henry Bolton defeats Peter Whittle and Anne Marie Waters. (See 12.24pm.) Results of UKIP leadership election runner-up's speech UKIP. [11], A key divide between candidates was between what The Guardian described as "Farage-ist economic libertarians" like Etheridge and the "more hard-right, Islam-focused" Anne Marie Waters and Peter Whittle. Parliamentary candidate for South Basildon and East Thurrock in 2017 The new leader threw down the gauntlet to Theresa May “as one grammar school girl to another” – saying she would not allow the Prime Minister to bring in “Brexit lite” or keep Britain a member of the EU as an “associate member”. Share. Copy link. UKIP was founded in 1993, and since its beginning, has campaigned to take Britain out of the European Union. [25][26][27], On 24 August, Lawrence Webb, UKIP group leader on Havering London Borough Council and former mayoral candidate, tweeted that he "won’t stand for 2018 local elections if Peter Whittle wins". “My language might be different – I’m not going to be retiring, so unlike Nigel, I might not always want to be as frank as I want to be … but I will uphold all the beliefs and values that this party stands for.”. Waters and Whittle both expressed concern at Sharia councils in the UK. [23] Kurten faced criticism when he claimed that gay people are more likely to be abused as children. Whittle retorted: "Neither I, nor any of the gay friends and colleagues I have known over 35 years, were sexually abused. [2], On 11 August, the party confirmed that eleven candidates had been cleared to stand for the leadership. Parliamentary candidate in Barnsley Central in 2011 Dopo l'elezione, Sked diede le dimissioni dalla leadership affermando che il partito era "destinato a … See All. Former soldier and police officer Henry Bolton has been elected UKIP leader - the party's fourth in just over a year. [55] Singer Morrissey claimed that the party had rigged the vote in order to prevent Waters from winning. In the event, neither Etheridge nor Wells stood for the leadership; Etheridge became the running mate of John Rees-Evans. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. A real freedom fighter! The winner will start work immediately, taking over from interim leader Nigel Farage. 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D own the road from Parliament, supporters gathered to hear the result of this month’s Ukip leadership contest. Candidates paid a £5,000 deposit, half of which was refundable for candidates who received at least 20% of the vote. The 2017 UK Independence Party leadership election was called after the resignation of Paul Nuttall as leader of the UK Independence Party on 9 June 2017, following the poor performance of the party in the 2017 general election. The former deputy co-chairman of the party won 47 per cent of the vote Party's latest EU election posters branded 'racist' and compared to BNP campaigns, Ukip spin doctor forced to intervene as Farage falters in disastrous radio interview, Picture Exclusive: The year is 1998. [15][16] On 21 August the number fell to ten, when David Allen withdrew to support Henry Bolton. There was immediate speculation that former leader Nigel Farage MEP might stand for a third period as leader. [56], Rees-Evans resigned from UKIP to found a new political party, called Affinity, but instead joined the Democrats and Veterans party and assuming its leadership. They would be required to start a business and trade with the UK. [5], The leadership contest took place under a first-past-the-post system, where the candidate with the greatest number of votes became leader.[6]. Formed in 1993, Ukip achieved its Holy Grail with the Brexit vote - but its new leader faces a Herculean task to revive it now Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Parliamentary candidate in Camberwell and Peckham in 2015, Parliamentary candidate for Harrow East in 2015, Parliamentary candidate for Lewisham East in 2015, UKIP Culture and Communities Spokesperson (since 2014) View All Result. The former deputy co-chairman of the party won 47 per cent of the vote, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Find out more at t.co/r8EjNAgTcf #UKIPleadership t.co/QTBnxFKIV2", "MEP backs ex-soldier for Ukip leadership", "We're very happy to support @davidkurten in his bid to become UKIP leader. 16:26. [22], Controversy over Waters continued, with Mike Hookem MEP resigning as the party's deputy whip in the European Parliament in protest at her candidacy and at the chief whip Stuart Agnew's support for her. Please visit our website to find out more. The November 2016 UK Independence Party leadership election took place following the announcement on 4 October 2016 by Diane James, the leader-elect of the UK Independence Party, that she would not accept the leadership of the party, despite winning the leadership election 18 days earlier. Waters described the election result as a victory of jihad against truth. Richard Braine announced as new leader of UKIP with 53% of the vote. The flag is a symbol for white supremacists in South Africa. Loading ... Trump and the UKIP leadership race - Duration: 16:26. About sharing. Videos. She referred to the PM as “Magpie May”, claiming the PM had stolen Ukip policies on grammar schools and in other areas. Esponenti dell'UKIP si candidarono alle elezioni generali del 1997, ma vennero offuscati da James Goldsmith, leader del partito Referendum Party, anch'esso euro-scettico. [57][58] Powlesland left UKIP and stood as a local election candidate for the Libertarian Party UK in May 2018. Winner: Henry Bolton, 3,874 votes (29.9%) [13][14], Nominations closed on 28 July, with candidates then being approved as candidates by the party's executive. 10. Another UKIP leadership election looms as NEC unanimously vote ‘no confidence’ over Bolton’s partner’s racist comments. • Ukip has won its first seat in Scotland, where the full results have just been announced. Thank you Ray! Candidate for European Parliament in 2014 Former deputy … Bill Etheridge MEP and Thanet District Council leader Chris Wells both indicated they might stand if Farage did not. "[24], In August, Rees-Evans announced a proposal to offer £9,000 and health insurance to Britons with dual nationality, in return for them moving to countries where they have the right to settle. Shock UKIP leadership result as anti-Islam activist Anne Marie Waters loses to unknown candidate Henry Bolton. The September 2016 UK Independence Party leadership election was triggered after Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK Independence Party, announced on 4 July 2016, following the Leave result in the UK referendum on EU membership, that he would step down when a new leader had been elected. Resounding defeats for Tommy Robinson and Ukip as UK overwhelmingly rejects far right in European elections. 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Last month’s leader, Diane James, resigned after …  It was the efforts of UKIP that forced former Prime Minister David Cameron's hand into holding an In/Out Referendum on 23rd June 2016, and was instrumental in bringing about the largest democratic vote in British history. 11. Ms James beat second placed Lisa Duffy, who won 25 per cent, and third placed Bill Etheridge. UKIP leadership: Final list of candidates to be named. [16], LGBT rights defined another split between those who declared as candidates, with three (Whittle, Waters and Coburn) being openly gay, while David Kurten and John Rees-Evans had both said that they oppose same-sex marriage. Diane James has been elected leader of the UK Independence Party, replacing Nigel Farage in the post. “Magpie May – just remember when you try and bury Ukip, when you throw everything at us, when you try and undermine us, demoralise us, demotivate us, just remember where the best ideas that you steal – where they came from, and in all likelihood where they will come from again in the future,” she said. Ms James pledged to professionalise the party so that it could win elections, but promised to uphold its beliefs. Westmonster 27,036 views. Please visit our website to find out more. [12] Party sources suggested Waters had concluded a deal with Whittle that were he to win, she would become deputy leader, which Whittle denied. Get on board! Home Politics. UKIP was founded in 1993, and since its beginning, has campaigned to take Britain out of the European Union. This would be to help achieve "negative net immigration towards one million a year", and would be funded by cutting the foreign aid budget. Ukip leadership election result - Henry Bolton named as the new leader News ... Ukip leadership candidates include an Islamaphobe and a guy who claimed a gay donkey tried to rape his horse 5. No Result. Published 3 August 2016. [19], Etheridge withdrew his candidacy on 26 July, two days before close of nominations. Nathan Gill MEP also said he would leave the party if she won. close. View All Result. He was condemned by rivals Whittle and Collins; both Collins and Liberal Democrat MP Tom Brake compared the proposal to the BNP's manifesto. She also repeatedly referred to In voters as “Remainiacs” – a negative epithet used by some Leave voters. According to party rules, candidates had to have been party members for at least two years as of 23 June 2017, and needed the support of one hundred members across at least ten local parties. [13] Etheridge publicly said that he would resign if Waters won, and Jonathan Arnott MEP said it would be difficult for him to remain. Burnley voter speaking to Nigel Farage about the future of UKI... 17. He said he would leave the party if Waters or Whittle won the leadership. Recorded coverage of the UKIP Leadership Election result from Friday 27th November. [9][10] Farage subsequently announced in early July that he would not be standing. Parliamentary candidate in Castle Point in 2017 He urged candidates from the "libertarian" wing of the party to unite against what he described as fringe candidates using the party "as a vehicle for the views of the EDL and the BNP". There is only one registered Nationalist Party with the credibility to take forward a Nationalist Agenda of Anti-Immigration, right wing nationalism and of restoring Christian values. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. It was the fourth UKIP leadership election in eighteen months. Richard Braine announced as new leader of UKIP with 53% of the vote. Parliamentary candidate in Scunthorpe in 2010, London-wide Member (AM) of the London Assembly (since 2016) Results of UKIP leadership election. Incredibly smart guy who offers hope for the party. What I’m doing is stepping into his leadership shoes but I will be doing everything to achieve the political success that he’s handing over to me and to you,” she said. [28] The following day, the Romford Recorder reported that all six of Havering Council’s UKIP councillors "will not stand in next year’s local elections if Peter Whittle is named leader of their party". “I’m not Nigel [Farage] lite and I will never ever pretend to be so. Steve Crowther (interim); previously Paul Nuttall, The 2017 UK Independence Party leadership election was called after the resignation of Paul Nuttall as leader of the UK Independence Party on 9 June 2017, following the poor performance of the party in the 2017 general election. Robinson says he does not ‘trust the result’ after running campaign with no … [17] The number of candidates fell again on 31 August, to seven, as Ben Walker, David Coburn MEP and Marion Mason all stepped down in order to form a "Victory for the Ukip United" ticket with Jane Collins. [20][21] Jack Buckby, a former parliamentary candidate for Liberty GB who as a former BNP member is barred from joining UKIP, was reported to be helping Waters in her campaign. Review how Nigel Farage, Mark Reckless, Douglas Carswell and other Ukip candidates got … The result was announced at Ukip’s annual conference in Bournemouth, its first such gathering since the Brexit vote. The result of the latest leadership election, the fourth in a year, has however blown their cover and they can now be seen for what they are, conservatives with a small ‘c’. UKIP was founded in 1993, and since its beginning, has campaigned to take Britain out of the European Union. All Ukip, all the time: The Ukip-only results live blog - as it happened. “I believe in Ukip’s values of liberty, common sense, democracy, and pragmatic approaches to the challenges this country faces. I've seen Anne Marie Waters described as far right for saying Sharia Law has no place in our society. [54] He went on to be sacked as party leader by a vote at an emergency conference of the party in February 2018. t.co/r8EjNAgTcf #UKIPleadership t.co/MAVnrhzB7w", "Thank you @mikehookemmep for endorsing me in my bid to become the Leader of #UKIP. Good luck @AMDWaters with the UKIP leadership election! ", "This is a guy we should all rally behind", "UKIP MEP Stuart Agnew will be anti-Islam leadership hopeful Anne Marie Waters' deputy", "She is very brave, intelligent and strong. ... UKIP leadership results. The 2019 UK Independence Party leadership election took place following the departure on 2 June of Gerard Batten from the leadership of the UK Independence Party.The result was announced on 10 August 2019, with Richard Braine being elected to lead the party. Waters set up a new political party, For Britain. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Share page. [4], At least 18 of the party's 20 MEPs were reported to be considering resigning and forming a new party if Waters won the leadership or was given a senior role in the party, given her anti-Islam views and support from the far-right. London-wide Member (AM) of, and Leader of UKIP in, the London Assembly (since 2016) London mayoral candidate in 2016 Former leader Nigel Farage gave a speech prior to the announcement of the leadership election result. 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Hookem described Waters as "far-right". Interim leader Gerard Batten was ultimately elected unopposed as the party's new leader. [12] Etheridge stated that "whichever side wins, the other side won't have a future in the party". That was where UKIP chose to hold their assembly leadership election count, at their headquarters building near the market town of Newton Abbot, Devon. [3] Subsequently, the number on the ballot fell to seven as four withdrew to support other candidates. The four wanted to see the party reflect Farage's leadership, rather than "banging on about Islam and gay marriage". The 2018 UK Independence Party leadership election was triggered after members voted to remove Henry Bolton as leader of the UK Independence Party at an extraordinary general meeting held in Birmingham on 17 February 2018. UKIP was founded in 1993, and since its beginning, has campaigned to take Britain out of the European Union. Nigel Farage set to resign from Reform Party leadership and ‘is quitting politics for good now Brexit is done’ – [13][18] Etheridge subsequently launched his third leadership bid, having previously declared in both of UKIP's 2016 leadership elections. Parliamentary candidate in Rotherham in 2015 and 2012 UKIP CONFERENCE 2018. Please visit our website to find out more. Ukip: A timeline of the party's turbulent history. [29], UKIP Employment Spokesperson (2014 - 2016) UKIP announced its new leader today as the party attempts to move on from the Nigel Farage era and months of chaotic infighting. This was the party's fifth leadership election in three years. [1] Former party chairman Steve Crowther was chosen three days later to serve as interim leader. Burnley Election Results. [4], The election was won by Henry Bolton with 30.0% of the vote. Nigel Farage has quit politics now Brexit is done to ‘do battle’ on the ‘woke agenda’ and the influence of China in British politics, the former-UKIP leader has revealed. He accused Conservative cabinet ministers of trying to keep Britain in the European Union. Were Collins to be elected, Coburn would have become Deputy Leader with Walker as Party Chairman. Braine resigned just two months later, triggering a sixth leadership election. [12] In early July, over a thousand new members had joined the party in only two weeks, leading to accusations of far-right infiltration in support of Waters. Ukip leadership result: Diane James named new leader of party.

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