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Nigel Farage finally reaches his ‘breaking point’ with Ukip
‘Obsessed with Islam and Tommy Robinson.’ This is how Nigel Farage describes a cohort of Ukip activists he encountered at…
Tory MP: Conservatives resemble ‘the armed wing of Ukip’
It’s day one of Tory conference and already the blue-on-blue warfare is rife. Aside from Boris-bashing in the main hall,…
Nigel Farage has himself to blame for Ukip’s drift to the far right
This year’s Ukip conference in Birmingham has only just started but already trouble is breaking out. A row that has been…
Welcoming in Tommy Robinson would be the end of Ukip
Is Tommy Robinson a political martyr? Some Ukip supporters think so, and want the former English Defence League leader to…
The Spectator Podcast: return of Ukip
It’s safe to say that Brexit negotiations haven’t gone smoothly. The Tories are down in the latest polls, but Ukip…
Paul Mason changes his tune on Ukip ‘toe-rags’
The local election results have raised questions about both Labour and the Conservatives’ viable route to a majority at the…
Bolton’s back
With one obvious exception, former Ukip leaders have a habit of disappearing into obscurity, but it seems Henry Bolton is…
Ukip’s woes go from bad to worse
Poor old Ukip. The party is already in dire straits, with its collapsing vote share, lack of funds and a…
What the papers say: Is the party finally over for Ukip?
Ukip has defied predictions about its death before. Yet even the party’s most ardent supporters would find it hard not…
Ukip leader loses ‘no confidence’ vote – and the party’s problems have only begun
Another one bites the dust. Ukip’s ruling national executive committee has unanimously backed a vote of no confidence in their…
Henry Bolton’s critics should tread carefully
Were I a politician observing Henry Bolton’s embarrassment with glee I think I might just stop short of demanding his…
Introducing Ukip’s new leader – a former Lib Dem who takes inspiration from the AfD
Ukip have just announced their new leader – and it’s not who you would expect. Anne Marie Waters – the…
Ukip leader’s ‘complete idiot’ jibe backfires
In the wake of the referendum and a series of messy leadership battles, Ukip is a party without a plan.…
Will Ukip survive as an anti-Islam party?
The decision to allow Anne Marie Waters – co-founder of anti-Islam group Pegida UK alongside former EDL leader Tommy Robinson – to stand…
Ukip’s interim leader on Nigel Farage, Brexit and his party’s death spiral
‘Some wine? How about a beer? Shall we settle into a good old pub?’ I make these suggestions to Ukip’s…
David Coburn throws his hat into the ring for Ukip’s top job
After a dire election performance and the departure of its fourth leader in less than a year, Ukip is in…
Paul Nuttall, the hopeless populist
Paul Nuttall doesn’t want to be a hangman after all. There was some doubt over the weekend when the Ukip leader…
Paul Nuttall scrambles for purpose in his interview with Andrew Neil
If Ukip’s vote really does hit the floor come June 8th, the party’s leader won’t be granted a coveted prime-time…
Andrew Neil interviews Paul Nuttall: full transcript
AN: Paul Nuttall UKIP was established in 1993, it was to get the UK out of the European Union. You…
Spread your bets on Theresa May’s majority
Where’s all the unpredictability in politics gone? After the hubbub about a ‘crisis of liberalism’ and the thrills of punting…
Ukip spare the beekeeper
Ukip has vowed to ban the burka if it ever comes to power and in its manifesto – which it…
Ukip’s tough talk on terror comes with a big risk
Ukip’s success in pursuing the Tories over Brexit will be remembered for a long time. Now, the party thinks it…
Paul Nuttall lacks the personal touch in the leaders’ debate
Oh dear. With both Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn opting to give tonight’s ITV leaders’ debate a miss, leaders of…
The rise and fall of Ukip in Wales
Once upon a time the Welsh didn’t much care for the Kippers. In successive European elections (1999, 2004 and 2009),…
Local elections: West Midlands win caps off a day of stunning successes for the Tories
The Tories are up 540 seats, have gained control of 11 councils and enjoyed success in the Tees Valley, Cambridgeshire…
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