London assembly member Peter Whittle declared he was withdrawing his candidacy and offering his support to the frontrunner Paul Nuttall. His decision leaves three leadership contenders – former deputy leader Nuttall, former deputy chairwoman Suzanne Evans, and Wales-based ex-soldier John Rees-Evans. The new leader, elected by a postal ballot of Ukip members, will be announced on 28 November. Ukip should elect Paul Nuttall, or it risks collapse | Matthew Goodwin Read moreWhittle was elected to the London assembly in May last year and leads the Ukip group at City Hall. “So, after a great deal of thought, I have decided to withdraw from the leadership contest and recommend wholeheartedly that members vote for Paul Nuttall.

Source: The Guardian November 04, 2016 10:16 UTC