Diane James has quit as Ukip leader after just 18 days in charge.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Oct 2016, 09:55 BST
Updated 5th Oct 2016, 16:43 BST
File photo dated 17/09/2016 of Diane James as the UK Independence Party has been thrown into disarray after the shock resignation of leader after just 18 days in charge. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Wednesday October 5, 2016. Ms James cited "personal and professional" reasons for her decision, saying that she had not been given sufficient authority to force through changes she wanted to make to the party. See PA story POLITICS Ukip. Photo credit should read: Ben Birchall/PA Wire
In a statement, the 56-year-old said that it had become clear in discussions with party officials that she did not have “sufficient authority” to push through changes which she had planned.
