New Ukip leader announces plans to quit after being elected unopposed
Ukip’s new leader announced he intends to resign in 12 months as he was installed in the post after an uncontested election.
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Drawing of lots gives tied council by-election to Conservatives
A council by-election tied between Conservative and Labour was decided in favour of the Tory candidate by the drawing of lots, under a traditional procedure.
Conservatives win tied council by-election by drawing lots
A council by-election tied between Conservative and Labour was decided in favour of the Tory candidate by the drawing of lots, under a traditional procedure.
Ukip ordered to pay £175,000 legal costs linked to defamation case
Ukip has been ordered to pay £175,000 in legal costs over a defamation case brought by three Labour MPs.
Conservatives ‘could see record defeat in London at May local elections’
Conservatives may be reduced to their lowest ever number of councillors in London at the local elections on May 3 but could hold onto their flagship councils of Wandsworth and Westminster, a leading elections pundit has said.
Ousted Ukip leader launches new political party
Former Ukip leader Henry Bolton has announced he is founding a new political party.
Former Ukip leader appears on TV with girlfriend as he quits the party
Former Ukip leader Henry Bolton has resigned from the party, days after being ousted from the top job by a members’ vote.
Ukip’s acting leader defends ‘death cult’ description of Islam
Acting Ukip leader Gerard Batten has defended his description of Islam as a “death cult” and claimed a “significant minority” of Muslims are extremists who want to be martyred.
Ukip set for fresh leadership election after Henry Bolton ousted
Crisis-hit Ukip faces yet another leadership election after party members voted to oust Henry Bolton.
Ukip members vote to oust party leader Henry Bolton
Henry Bolton has been ousted as Ukip leader after party members backed a motion of no confidence in him.