UK Independence Party names Paul Nuttall as new leader

‘The UK Independence Party has named former history lecturer Paul Nuttall as its new leader to replace Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, a political ally of US President-elect Donald Trump.
Nuttall, the former deputy leader, was elected with 62.6 percent of the 15,405 votes cast, defeating his nearest challenger Suzanne Evans, who won only 19.3 percent of the votes.
UKIP’s new leader promised to unite the party that has been a driving force behind Britain’s referendum to leave the European Union. The party has been in chaos and marred by infighting since Farage’s shock departure announcement following the Brexit vote in June.’
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