Raheem Kassam, who was brought up in a Muslim family, launched his campaign in a pub FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA/EPAA second-generation migrant who was born to practising Muslims is now running to lead Ukip — on a ticket of tackling immigration and radical Islam. Raheem Kassam’s candidacy was viewed as a long shot until he won the backing of Arron Banks, the party’s main funder, transforming his chances overnight. He is now positioned as the heir to Nigel Farage’s supporters, the bookmakers’ second-favourite and the alternative to the more temperate choice of Paul Nuttall, deputy leader for six years. Mr Kassam, however, is a highly divisive character. A former aide to Mr Farage, he adopts a street-fighting pose online.…

Source: The Times October 28, 2016 23:06 UTC