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Sunday, August 08, 2004
Sunday Telegraph reveals UKIP Split!
'UKIP leadership blocks Kilroy's Westminster bid' is the headline of an article in this morning's Telegraph written by Deputy Political Editor, Melissa Kite, and linked from here. Some quotes:-
The UK Independence Party was in disarray last night after its members turned on Robert Kilroy-Silk, its brightest star, and attempted to block him from standing for Parliament....
Nigel Farage, the UKIP MEP for the South East, said: "I think people would like him to stand. It would be a tremendously good idea."
Many people believe that the former Labour MP is the only candidate capable of mounting a campaign that can challenge Labour.
Those close to Roger Knapman, the UKIP leader, think otherwise. One party member said: "Keeping Kilroy down has become more important than getting an MP." The winning candidate is likely to be a relatively unknown local activist.
A UKIP spokesman insisted that Mr Kilroy-Silk could still apply for the seat although he put the chance of that happening at just 50-50.
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