In yet another blow to UKIP leader Paul Nuttall’s chances in the Stoke Central by-election later this week, the Chairs of UKIP Liverpool and Merseyside have both resigned. It’s extremely rare for this writer to be able to say ‘well done’ to anyone from UKIP, but both gentlemen have taken a stand on principle and that’s laudable.
As Politics Home revealed, Stuart Monkcom issued a statement on behalf of himself and Adam Hetherington, which reads:
Although the timing of our resignations is unfortunate in light of upcoming elections, both Adam and I wish to make it clear, where the painful subject of Hillsborough is concerned, with closure not yet in sight, this unprofessional approach and crass insensitivity from high profile people closely within and without Ukip is upsetting and intolerable.
We identify most strongly with all the good people of Liverpool and most importantly the families of the Hillsborough victims who have fought so hard and long for justice, in their condemnation of the way Ukip has handled these issues.
I felt supporting a libertarian party was the right thing to do in order to affect change in the political system in this country. Unfortunately that dream has been shattered and the potential of Ukip has been squandered by people who have demonstrated they are not fit to lead.
Nuttall’s campaign – and even his party – appear to have come apart at the seams. The SKWAWKBOX, which initiated this chain of events and added various links to it – especially the revelation that Nuttall and Nigel Farage had smeared the Hillsborough families in an attempt to get off the hook (a fact that is unlikely to be unconnected to today’s resignations, given the wording of the statement), is proud to have played its part in what should be a ‘dustbin of history’ moment for UKIP’s leader and hopefully even his party.
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Mick said,
February 20, 2017 at 7:21 pm
I find all this hilarious. Labour, a one-time majestic party of power, reduced to balancing its chances in an election against a man whose own party finds him a liability, incompetent and inconsistent.
.,………Aaaaaah! I see where the challenge lies now!
Glasgow Working Class said,
February 20, 2017 at 10:39 pm
Draggin up fitbae and forgettin Abbott and private schools! Ma wean needed the best and socialism couldnae deliver whit choice did I hiv.
I am possibly a millionaire and I hate this. People post hate mail against me and I canny cope. When in doubt shout racism.
Political Tourist said,
February 23, 2017 at 12:41 am
No holding back from the Glesga Bigot and friends
Political Tourist said,
February 24, 2017 at 6:37 am
And that was the end of Ukip.