NORTH west MEP Paul Nuttall has been elected as leader of UKIP today, Monday.
The 39-year-old, who served as deputy leader for six years, replaces Nigel Farage after securing 62.6 per cent of support among party members.
Mr Nuttall came out on top after defeating Suzanne Evans and John Rees-Evans.
He has appointed Peter Whittle as deputy leader and Paul Oakden as party chairman.
Mr Nuttall posted a series of tweets following the victory.
He said: "Under my leadership unity will be key – all factions must come together in a united party.
"I want to make UKIP the patriotic voice of working people.
"We in UKIP forced the Prime Minister to hold a referendum on our membership of the European Union.
"We must hold the Government's feet to the fire on leaving the EU.
"Brexit must mean Brexit."
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