Two prominent candidates have announced they are running for leadership of Britain’s fractious right-wing U.K. Independence Party _ both warning UKIP faces extinction if it doesn’t change. (Philip Toscano/PA via AP, File) (Associated Press)LONDON — Two rival candidates announced bids Sunday to lead Britain’s fractious right-wing U.K. The result was a political triumph for UKIP; Farage stepped down after the referendum, saying he had accomplished what he wanted to with the win. Woolfe had been the favorite to become UKIP’s next leader, but announced last week he is quitting the party.

Source: Washington Post October 23, 2016 13:16 UTC