As details of the UKIP leadership shortlist emerge today, it seems one candidate is off to a reough start; Bill Etheridge, MEP for Dudley in the West Midlands, has raised just £8 for his candidacy after launching a crowdfunding page.

Etheridge, whose campaign has the catchy name ‘Billeive in Bill’, launched a crowdfunding campaign two weeks ago with the target of £5000. So far just one donation has been made, making the grand total £8.

However, it’s unlikely that the Ukip MEP needs the extra press that comes with a fundraising campaign – he is well known for his extreme views on crime and punishment, calling for a referendum on bringing back the death penalty. Other key policy areas include banning halal meat and burqas, and bringing back smoking areas in pubs.

 

Nigel Farage’s replacement will be decided with the official vote on UKIP leadership in September.

03/08/2016