Diane James has sensationally quit as Ukip leader after just 18 days in role

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Diane James has sensationally quit as Ukip leader tonight just 18 days after winning the race to succeed Nigel Farage.


The kiss of death?

Party sources said the 51-year-old had been 'deeply unhappy' in her new role and had given up because of personal reasons.

Reports suggest she 'shaken' after being spat at on a train on her way to Cardiff last week, and did not feel she had assurances from some members of her party.

Bookies immediately installed Mr Farage at 10-1 to make an extraordinary return to the helm of the Eurosceptic party that has been riven by infighting since the referendum.

But he said tonight that he would not return for 'ten million dollars'. Asked if he would take $20 million, he insisted: 'No I'm not coming back, I'm really retired.'

Ms James took over Ukip less than three weeks ago with a promise to 'wipe the slate clean' after a summer of bitter rows.

She was seen as Mr Farage's pick for the post after he resigned on the back of Brexit success - insisting he wanted to get his 'life back' after decades hammering at the political establishment.

But insiders claim Ms James never really wanted the role and when signed her official declaration with V.C., signifying Vi coactus the Latin term for under duress.

Ukip appeared in chaos at Ms James' apparent resignation tonight and senior sources in the party were unavailable.

[rebbonk]

Just my opinion, but I think Farage is UKIP. Without Farage, UKIP ceases to exist.

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The Electoral Commission have confirmed that Diane James never officially became UKIP leader as there were ‘issues’ with the signing of the leadership form. Apparently she added “V.C.” to the signature which stands for “Vi coactus” or “under duress”. All this means that Nigel never left. He told the BBC today that he would stay on as interim leader joking “I keep trying to escape… and before I’m finally free they drag me back“.

Source : http://order-order.com/