Ukip elects Diane James as new party leader

Ukip has elected Diane James as its first female leader, amid signs that Nigel Farage will continue to exert a strong influence over the party. The former businesswoman won the contest with 47% of the vote and the backing of key allies of Farage, including the major donor Arron Banks. Her election means six of the political parties represented at Westminster are led by women, with Theresa May at the helm of the Tories, Nicola Sturgeon leading the SNP, Caroline Lucas co-leader of the Greens...

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