pic.twitter.com/EQf9rUXgKA — Diane James (@DianeJamesMEP) October 4, 2016 "Diane James's resignation has plunged UKIP into yet another round of infighting and chaos," said Matthew Goodwin, Politics Professor at the University of Kent and author of the book "Revolt on the Right" about the party. Ms James, the front-runner throughout the leadership campaign, was backed by supporters of Mr Farage and Ukip’s millionaire funder Arron Banks.
Diane James resigns as the leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party after just 18 days in charge.