Henry Bolton,a former Liberal Democrat, is the new party leader. But the anti-Islam agenda of the contest’s runner-up, or Anne Marie Waters,has not gone awayThe unpredicted victory for Henry Bolton in the Ukip leadership contest had even seasoned observers asking, “Henry Who?” But the clear margin for the candidate – who came across in many ways as closest in priorities and tone to Nigel Farage – leaves the party still just inside the UK political mainstream, and with its focus on Brexit intact. Whether it will now be more of the same – or rather,more of the same as it was before the party’s troubled post-referendum year – is another matter. Related: Wingnut leaders, lop-price logo. The new Ukip looks just like Oldkip | Marina Hyde Continue reading...
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