Diane James has quit as Ukip leader after just 18 days in the job, saying she had enjoyed the support of members but not party colleagues. Diane James (@DianeJamesMEP) Thank you to all @UKIP supporters who attended my #MeetDiane meetings across the country over the summer. pic.twitter.com/EQf9rUXgKAA party source said James was also unhappy about having been spat at in an incident at Waterloo station in London. However, Farage told the Press Association that he would not return as Ukip leader “for $10 million”. Ukip chairman Paul Oakden said: “It is with regret that I have tonight received confirmation that Diane James has chosen to resign as party leader, citing personal and other reasons.

Source: The Guardian October 04, 2016 20:24 UTC