United Kingdom independence party (UKIP) leadership election
2021 UK Independence Party leadership election|
Turnout | 20.7% |
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Candidate
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Neil Hamilton
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John Poynton
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Percentage
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78.9%
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21.1%
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Popular vote
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498
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133
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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.
Background
On 12 September 2020, Freddy Vaccha was suspended from the party and therefore the leadership after complaints of bullying and harassment, with Senedd member and former MP Neil Hamilton appointed as leader.
Candidates
Candidate
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Past and present political roles
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Neil Hamilton
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John Poynton
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Result
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