Yet Another UKIP Leader Steps Down

Diane James resignation. File photo dated 17/09/2016 of Diane James as the UK Independence Party has been thrown into disarray after the shock resignation of leader after just 18 days in charge. Issue date: Wednesday... Diane James resignation. File photo dated 17/09/2016 of Diane James as the UK Independence Party has been thrown into disarray after the shock resignation of leader after just 18 days in charge. Issue date: Wednesday October 5, 2016. Ms James cited "personal and professional" reasons for her decision, saying that she had not been given sufficient authority to force through changes she wanted to make to the party. See PA story POLITICS Ukip. Photo credit should read: Ben Birchall/PA Wire URN:28838868 MORE LESS
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LONDON (AP) — Donald Trump’s English booster, Nigel Farage, has ruled out running for a third term as leader of the UK Independence following the surprise resignation of his successor. Farage said Wednesday he is retired.

He spoke the morning after Diane James threw the party into disarray by resigning the leadership post only 18 days after she took over the role, citing personal and professional reasons and a lack of support from party members.

Farage had stepped down after playing a prominent role in convincing British voters to part ways with the European Union in a landmark referendum in June. He appeared with Trump at a rally in Jackson, Mississippi in August.

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