Who are the Ukip ‘Wrong ‘uns’?
Patrick O’Flynn has stamped on a hornets nest this morning creating what appears like all out war in Ukip ranks. His fury, prompting a Times article and Sky News appearance seems to stem from his dislike of a few of Nigel Farage’s inner circle and his fears that they are taking the party in the wrong direction.
Earlier today he said: ” I have been a loyal supporter of his leadership all the way along but a couple of people in his inner circle – for want of a better term – they are wrong ‘uns.”
But just who are they?
Raheem Kassam
Nigel Farage’s closest and most senior adviser Raheem Kassam who was one of the few people to have the Ukip leader’s ear throughout the campaign.
He is a former managing editor of the right wing news website Breitbart and a member of a series of right-wing think tanks and organisations, he was hired by Farage last year.
A man who favours ‘shock and awe’ tactics, he was personally thanked by Farage and is almost certainly one of the ‘wrong ‘uns’ Mr O’Flynn was referring to.
Ukip have just announced that they are not renewing his contract.
Matthew Richardson
Ukip party secretary Richardson offered his resignation earlier today after O’Flynn’s stunning criticisms.
As one of the aides known to be part of Farage’s inner sanctum he is a contributer to what Mr O’Flynn calls the “Tea Party tendancy” in the party.
Like Kassam he was a member of the Young Briton’s Foundation a training ground for future right wing politicians.
Chris Bruni-Lowe
The Ukip resident data expert and staright talking South Londoner who defected to the party from the Conservatives with Douglas Carswell.
The man behind the effective by-election campaign in Clacton he was at Mr Farage’s side throughout the election. He has been quiet today and so far there has been no news of a resignation or an end of contract from Ukip office so he may yet be spared from the bloodbath.