2021 UK Independence Party leadership election
United Kingdom independence party (UKIP) leadership election
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The 2021 UK Independence Party leadership election took place following the suspension on 12 September 2020 of leader Freddy Vachha from the UK Independence Party, with Neil Hamilton being elected to lead the party.[1]
Background
On 12 September 2020, Freddy Vaccha was suspended from the party and therefore the leadership after complaints of bullying and harassment,[2] with Senedd member and former MP Neil Hamilton appointed as leader.
Candidates
| Candidate | Past and present political roles |
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| Neil Hamilton[3] |
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| John Poynton[3] |
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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 Y Neil Hamilton | 498 | 78.9 | ||
| John Poynton | 133 | 21.1 | ||
| Total | 631 | Turnout | 20.7% | |
References
- ^ "UKIP: Ex-Conservative minister Neil Hamilton elected party leader". BBC News. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ "Neil Hamilton Appointed Interim Leader of UKIP". UKIP. 14 September 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ a b "2021 NEC and Leadership Election - The Results!". UKIP. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
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