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| Subject: Ukip delay controversial vote on whether to let ex EDL leader Tommy Robinson into the party until after Brexit Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:57 pm | |
| Ukip today announced they are delaying a controversial vote on whether to allow Tommy Robinson into the party until after Brexit.
Gerard Batten, the party's leader, wants the party to effectively tear up its own rules banning ex members of the EDL so that Robinson can join its ranks.
Mr Batten exclusively revealed his backing for Robinson to MailOnline in September - praising his 'bravery' and saying he could help the party appeal to northern voters.
But his explosive backing for the far-right activist sparked the fury of Nigel Farage and warnings party veterans will quit in fury if he is let in.
Mr Batten had mounted a bid to let Robinson in which was put to the party's ruling NEC body today.
But Ukip said the decision has been kicked back until after Brexit so the party can focus on its criticism of the crisis-hit talks.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6403369/Ukip-delay-controversial-vote-let-Tommy-Robinson-in.html |
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