Searching for a new leader
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| Controversy by BBC |
UKIP has been plunged
into turmoil after Diane James unexpectedly quit as leader after 18 days in the
job.
Ms James cited
professional and personal reasons for her decision.
Ms James, who
succeeded Nigel Farage on 16 September, said she did not have enough authority
in the party and would not be "formalising" her nomination.
She had not appointed
a deputy and UKIP officials were unable to say who was now the leader of the
party, although Mr Farage says he technically still is.
However, Mr Farage
told the BBC that he would not be contesting any future leadership contest.
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Speaking to BBC Radio
4's Today programme, UKIP chairman Paul Oakden said he would check with the
Electoral Commission to see who the leader was and admitted it could
technically be Mr Farage.
Asked whether Mr
Farage would return to lead the party again, Mr Oakden said it was "very
unlikely" but added: "I wouldn't say anything is impossible."
Mr Oakden previously
said he would look to hold an emergency meeting of the party's national
executive committee to confirm the process for electing Ms James's replacement.
"Whilst the
decision is unfortunate, it is one that Diane is entitled to make. We thank her
for all her work as leader, and as a hard-working MEP, a role she will continue
with her customary vigour."
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