[324] On the basis of their fieldwork among supporters of the English Defence League (EDL), an anti-Islam social movement, Winlow, Hall, and Treadwell noted that most EDL supporters whom they encountered intended to vote for UKIP in the build-up to the 2015 general election. Does not include organisations focused on Unionism which do not mention British nationalism in their official makeup. Help us improve our communities by electing our candidates - to use their skills, experience and ideas from various trades, professions, small business and self employment. Douglas Carswell won the Clacton by-election on 9 October, making him the first MP to be elected representing UKIP. [139] Ten of these MEPs would later move to Nigel's Farage's new party, The Brexit Party, whilst O'Flynn defected to the SDP. In the 2016 National Assembly for Wales election, UKIP nearly tripled their share of votes (from 4.7 per cent to 12.5 per cent) and won seven seats. He was then expelled from the Conservatives and in 2011 appointed treasurer of UKIP. [158], On 25 June 2020, Freddy Vachha was elected unopposed as leader. Jeff Taylor - Facebook Jeff Taylor - Facebook [138] By April 2019, of 24 UKIP MEPs elected in the 2014 European Election, only 4 remained members of UKIP. [265] Schools would be investigated by OFSTED on the presentation of a petition to the Department for Education signed by 25% of parents or governors. [14] Under the Anti-Federalist League's banner, Sked was a candidate for Member of Parliament (MP) for Bath at the 1992 general election, gaining 0.2% of the vote. [267] According to The Guardian, a leaked internal report to UKIP's executive committee dated to September 2012 shows that the party's leader argued that "the key to money for us will be the hedge fund industry". Bring on a General Election, revenge time for remoaners. Betway's Alan Alger, said: "We've taken a flurry of bets on Gerard Batten taking over as UKIP leader on a full-time basis. [414], For many years, mainstream political figures derided or demeaned the importance of UKIP, although this did little to obstruct its electoral advances.
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