Tommy Tainant
Diamond Member
Former leader Nigel Farage quits UKIP
Nigel Farage has quit UKIP, saying the party's leader Gerard Batten seems to be obsessed with Islam and ex-English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson.
Speaking on LBC radio, the former leader of the Eurosceptic party said he made the decision with a "heavy heart".
But he said he did not "recognise" the party anymore and it was turning a blind eye to extremist politics.
Mr Batten survived a vote of no confidence on Monday, after he appointed Mr Robinson as an adviser.
However, the party's ruling body said it did not endorse Mr Robinson's appointment and he was barred from membership "through his associations".
Banished to the depths of Fox. One less wanker on the national stage.
Nigel Farage has quit UKIP, saying the party's leader Gerard Batten seems to be obsessed with Islam and ex-English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson.
Speaking on LBC radio, the former leader of the Eurosceptic party said he made the decision with a "heavy heart".
But he said he did not "recognise" the party anymore and it was turning a blind eye to extremist politics.
Mr Batten survived a vote of no confidence on Monday, after he appointed Mr Robinson as an adviser.
However, the party's ruling body said it did not endorse Mr Robinson's appointment and he was barred from membership "through his associations".
Banished to the depths of Fox. One less wanker on the national stage.