School of Politics and International Relations

Professor Tim Bale, Ukip seems to be facing a pretty bleak future

1 June 2017

Professor Tim Bale writes for The Times about Ukip’s future in British politics: “In contrast, Ukip’s latest leader, Paul Nuttall, is seen by his critics (both within and out the party) as a hapless, hopeless character… As a result, Ukip seems to be facing a pretty bleak future – presuming it has a future at all. The party is reported to be haemorrhaging members as fast as it is haemorrhaging voters, and is widely thought to have severe financial problems now its biggest donors have shut their wallets.”
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