Ukip funding crashes as it begs for more money to fight European elections
They may have been able to avoid bankruptcy, but Ukip is still suffering a funding crisis just weeks before the UK goes to the polls.The party claims to have recently raised £500,000 but with former leader Nigel Farage launching theGerard Batten has come under fire for the party’s lurch to the left
‘Ukip will take part in these European elections on a platform of unilateral, unconditional withdrawal.He adds: ‘We have got our 73 candidates in place but we still need money to help them fight the best fight they possibly can.‘We only have ordinary members and donors who donate to us on an individual basis.’
In 2014 the party’s total income – from donations and membership fees – was £6,674,848, according to the Electoral Commission.In 2017, their total income was £1,738,916. They added: ‘Ukip is the party that fought to achieve the referendum and the brand that means Brexit to the British people.’Among those rumoured to be standing for the party is Mark Meechan, who was fined £800 after filming a pet dog giving Nazi salutes.
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