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UKIP leadership: The main contenders to succeed Nigel Farage UKIP leadership: The main contenders to succeed Nigel Farage
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The deadline for nominations to replace Nigel Farage as UKIP leader has passed. UKIP has announced the names of the six candidates that it says are eligible to stand in the contest to succeed outgoing leader Nigel Farage.
The party says the final list of candidates will be considered by the vetting committee of its national executive, before being announced on Wednesday. The process of selecting Mr Farage's successor has been fraught with controversy after a number of leading names, most notably Steven Woolfe, were barred from standing, prompting resignations from the party's ruling body.
But who is expected to be on the list? But who are the candidates left in the race?
Leadership contest timetable Lisa Duffy
Lisa Duffy - standing
Although not a well-known figure in Westminster circles, Lisa Duffy has won the backing of key modernising figures in the party such as Suzanne Evans and Patrick O'Flynn.Although not a well-known figure in Westminster circles, Lisa Duffy has won the backing of key modernising figures in the party such as Suzanne Evans and Patrick O'Flynn.
Ms Duffy is a town and district councillor in Cambridgeshire, and a former mayor of the town of Ramsey, and as campaigns director played a key role in fighting by-elections.Ms Duffy is a town and district councillor in Cambridgeshire, and a former mayor of the town of Ramsey, and as campaigns director played a key role in fighting by-elections.
At her campaign launch, Ms Duffy, 48, a mother of six and former retail manager, pitched herself as the "grassroots candidate" who would "walk the People's Army into Westminster".At her campaign launch, Ms Duffy, 48, a mother of six and former retail manager, pitched herself as the "grassroots candidate" who would "walk the People's Army into Westminster".
Chief of staff to MEP Mr O'Flynn, she joined UKIP in 2004 and stood unsuccessfully against Labour's Hazel Blears in Salford in the 2005 general election.Chief of staff to MEP Mr O'Flynn, she joined UKIP in 2004 and stood unsuccessfully against Labour's Hazel Blears in Salford in the 2005 general election.
She said the party needed to widen its appeal to win seats in 2020 but also continue to tackle "taboo subjects" such as the impact of immigration on British communities and the need for a positive vision for "modernised British Islam".She said the party needed to widen its appeal to win seats in 2020 but also continue to tackle "taboo subjects" such as the impact of immigration on British communities and the need for a positive vision for "modernised British Islam".
Jonathan Arnott - standing Jonathan Arnott
The North East UKIP MEP has thrown his hat into the leadership race, saying he wants to be a "strong and credible voice for the North East".The North East UKIP MEP has thrown his hat into the leadership race, saying he wants to be a "strong and credible voice for the North East".
The 35-year-old was elected to the European Parliament in 2014 and is a former general secretary of the party.The 35-year-old was elected to the European Parliament in 2014 and is a former general secretary of the party.
Announcing his candidacy, he said he wanted to appeal to the millions of voters who did not support UKIP in last year's general election, but backed Brexit in the EU referendum.Announcing his candidacy, he said he wanted to appeal to the millions of voters who did not support UKIP in last year's general election, but backed Brexit in the EU referendum.
He warned that the elevation of Theresa May to the premiership meant that "negotiations for the UK's withdrawal from the EU will be in the hands of those who do not actually want us to leave".He warned that the elevation of Theresa May to the premiership meant that "negotiations for the UK's withdrawal from the EU will be in the hands of those who do not actually want us to leave".
Bill Etheridge - standing Bill Etheridge
An MEP for the West Midlands, and Dudley councillor, he has said UKIP should stick by its "core principles and values" and not be "distracted by negative influences".An MEP for the West Midlands, and Dudley councillor, he has said UKIP should stick by its "core principles and values" and not be "distracted by negative influences".
The 46-year old was a Conservative activist before joining in 2011.The 46-year old was a Conservative activist before joining in 2011.
He has called for major reform of the penal system, including restricting prisoners' privileges, banning visits during the first six months of a sentence and an automatic 10-year increase in sentence for anyone attacking a prison officer.He has called for major reform of the penal system, including restricting prisoners' privileges, banning visits during the first six months of a sentence and an automatic 10-year increase in sentence for anyone attacking a prison officer.
He also backs far-reaching changes to the tax system, including a 50% cut in alcohol and tobacco duty, replacing VAT with a local sales tax and gradually merging national insurance and income taxes.He also backs far-reaching changes to the tax system, including a 50% cut in alcohol and tobacco duty, replacing VAT with a local sales tax and gradually merging national insurance and income taxes.
Elizabeth Jones - standing Elizabeth Jones
Potentially the surprise package in the field, Elizabeth Jones is one of the party's leading figures in London, although she has less of a national profile.Potentially the surprise package in the field, Elizabeth Jones is one of the party's leading figures in London, although she has less of a national profile.
Deputy chair of the party's Lambeth branch, she stood unsuccessfully in May's London Assembly elections and came fifth in last month's Tooting by-election.Deputy chair of the party's Lambeth branch, she stood unsuccessfully in May's London Assembly elections and came fifth in last month's Tooting by-election.
The family law solicitor is also a member of the party's national executive committee.The family law solicitor is also a member of the party's national executive committee.
She has said she will bring a fresh approach and different style of leadership, urging a focus on trade and education in the wake of the vote to leave the EU.She has said she will bring a fresh approach and different style of leadership, urging a focus on trade and education in the wake of the vote to leave the EU.
Steven Woolfe - wants to stand, but missed nominations deadline
The 48-year-old barrister was regarded as the favourite to succeed Mr Farage but his candidacy has come under increased scrutiny after a number of apparent mishaps.
He missed the deadline for submitting his nomination, blaming "technical issues" in sending the paperwork online.
He was forced to dismiss as "absolute nonsense" suggestions his leadership bid could be derailed amid reports that his UKIP membership lapsed between the end of 2014 and early 2016 - party rules require candidates to have been members for two years.
And he has admitted that he failed to disclose a drink-driving ban from 2002 when seeking election as a police and crime commissioner a decade later.
Mr Woolfe, who holds the high-profile immigration and financial affairs brief, joined UKIP in 2010 and was elected as MEP for North West England in 2014.
Announcing his leadership bid, he promised to tackle social mobility by backing 50 new grammar schools in deprived areas of the UK and to chase Labour's vote "ruthlessly".
Born in Manchester, with African-American, Jewish and Irish Catholic roots, he is also head of the party's Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) association.
After being called to the bar, he practised in criminal law before moving into commercial practice, advising hedge funds and other City businesses on regulatory issues.
Diane JamesDiane James
The 56-year-old former businesswomen and healthcare professional is one of the party's most fluent and reliable media performers.The 56-year-old former businesswomen and healthcare professional is one of the party's most fluent and reliable media performers.
It is believed she has thrown her hat into the ring although this is yet to be confirmed, with the final list of candidates scheduled to be announced on Tuesday.
She came within fewer than 2,000 votes of becoming UKIP's first elected MP when she narrowly lost the 2013 Eastleigh by-election to the Lib Dems, impressing journalists with her performance - which relegated the Conservatives into third place.She came within fewer than 2,000 votes of becoming UKIP's first elected MP when she narrowly lost the 2013 Eastleigh by-election to the Lib Dems, impressing journalists with her performance - which relegated the Conservatives into third place.
She went on to be elected to the European Parliament as MEP for South East England in 2014, although she decided against standing in the 2015 general election for personal reasons.She went on to be elected to the European Parliament as MEP for South East England in 2014, although she decided against standing in the 2015 general election for personal reasons.
As deputy chair and home affairs and justice spokeswoman, she has maintained a high profile, although it remains to be seen whether she has the breadth of appeal to prevail in what is likely to be a fierce contest.As deputy chair and home affairs and justice spokeswoman, she has maintained a high profile, although it remains to be seen whether she has the breadth of appeal to prevail in what is likely to be a fierce contest.
Philip BroughtonPhilip Broughton
He stood as a parliamentary candidate in Hartlepool at the 2015 general election, narrowly losing to incumbent Labour MP Iain Wright, who retained the seat with a majority of 3,024 - down from 5,509.He stood as a parliamentary candidate in Hartlepool at the 2015 general election, narrowly losing to incumbent Labour MP Iain Wright, who retained the seat with a majority of 3,024 - down from 5,509.
He says UKIP has "won the arguments" on Brexit and now needs to "broaden our message" - on the economy, NHS, defence, law and order, foreign policy and foreign aid.He says UKIP has "won the arguments" on Brexit and now needs to "broaden our message" - on the economy, NHS, defence, law and order, foreign policy and foreign aid.
Mr Broughton, who describes himself as a "young, passionate, northern, working class guy", is a semi-professional wrestler, and works as a supervisor in a local Tesco.Mr Broughton, who describes himself as a "young, passionate, northern, working class guy", is a semi-professional wrestler, and works as a supervisor in a local Tesco.
He used to be a Conservative councillor - between 2007 and 2011 - before he defected to UKIP.He used to be a Conservative councillor - between 2007 and 2011 - before he defected to UKIP.
Ruled out Ruled out - Steven Woolfe
Those not standing for the leadership include: The 48-year-old barrister was regarded as the favourite to succeed Mr Farage but the party's ruling body decided he was ineligible after he missed the deadline for submitting his nomination papers.
He blamed "technical issues" for sending the paperwork online late.
In the days before the nominations closed, Mr Woolfe also admitted that he failed to disclose a drink-driving ban from 2002 when seeking election as a police and crime commissioner a decade later.
Mr Woolfe, who holds the high-profile immigration and financial affairs brief, joined UKIP in 2010 and was elected as MEP for North West England in 2014. ".
Born in Manchester, with African-American, Jewish and Irish Catholic roots, he is also head of the party's Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) association.
Others who have ruled themselves out include:
Leadership contest timetable