Steven Woolfe- Probable next UKIP leader fighting for life after fight.

Rjd2 · 06-10-2016 02:12PM #1

Utterly insane story which is developing over last few hours. Woofe who is strong favourite to lead UKIP after a fight with a fellow UKIP MP over he supposedly contemplated joining the tories over the weekend. He is now fighting for his life.

Not a fan of UKIP, but hope he pulls through.

osarusan · 06-10-2016 02:13PM

Apparently he was punched during a meeting of UKIP MEPs in Strasbourg.

Winterlong · 06-10-2016 02:14PM

At this stage I am in the running to be next UKIP leader.

Rjd2 · 06-10-2016 02:17PM

osarusan wrote: »

Apparently he was punched during a meeting of UKIP MEPs in Strasbourg.

Its a crazy story, take with a pinch of salt, but supposedly after the fight agreed that was that and agreed to move on, but he collapsed very soon after that.

osarusan · 06-10-2016 02:18PM

Rjd2 wrote: »

Its a crazy story, take with a pinch of salt, but supposedly after the fight agreed that was that and agreed to move on, but he collapsed very soon after that.

The direct quotes make it sound like there's truth to it:

Ukip’s interim leader, Nigel Farage, said: “I deeply regret that following an altercation that took place at a meeting of Ukip MEPs this morning that Steven Woolfe subsequently collapsed and was taken to hospital. His condition is serious.”

Raheem Kassam, Farage’s former adviser, said Woolfe’s condition was believed to be “life-threatening”.

Mint Sauce · 06-10-2016 02:20PM

Thinking it could be the beginning of the end for UKIP, Farrage stands downs after election, becomes leader again, stands down AGAIN, then in charge again when new leader lasts 18 days, now this, not forgetting the whole Brexit thing.

Whilst entertaining and some interesting arguments and policies from them, thinking they could now be on the verge of collapse.

muddypaws · 06-10-2016 02:20PM

You couldn't make the UKIP story up.

murpho999 · 06-10-2016 02:20PM

Rjd2 wrote: »

Its a crazy story, take with a pinch of salt, but supposedly after the fight agreed that was that and agreed to move on, but he collapsed very soon after that.

That can often with brain injuries.

Hopefully the Brits realise now what a bunch of xenophobic racist thugs they are and walk away from them.

AllGunsBlazing · 06-10-2016 02:20PM

A bizarre shower who, ironically, ceased to be relevant the very minute the referendum result came in.

This party won't exist much longer as the Tories are already moving to hoover up their support with more hardline rhetoric.

Samaris · 06-10-2016 02:20PM

Politics this year has absolutely lost its mind.

Wake me up in 2017 when everyone's regained their marbles, please.

muddypaws · 06-10-2016 02:20PM

Winterlong wrote: »

At this stage I am in the running to be next UKIP leader.

I'd be running very fast in the opposite direction

AllGunsBlazing · 06-10-2016 02:24PM

Samaris wrote: »

Politics this year has absolutely lost its mind.

Wake me up in 2017 when everyone's regained their marbles, please.

Eh, you might want to sleep in a bit longer than that. There's a raft of elections coming up in the next year which could completely re-shape Europe and the EU project.

donvito99 · 06-10-2016 02:26PM

AllGunsBlazing wrote: »

Eh, you might want to sleep in a bit longer than that. There's a raft of elections coming up in the next year which could completely re-shape Europe and the EU.

A bit of prosperity and everyone remembers they really don't hate muslims terribly after all. And all the UKIPs, Front Nationales and Pegidas go away.

Rjd2 · 06-10-2016 02:30PM

The MP who allegedly dropped him is on the run from the French police:eek:

https://twitter.com/DaveKeating/status/784017638007697408

AllGunsBlazing · 06-10-2016 02:32PM

donvito99 wrote: »

A bit of prosperity and everyone remembers they really don't hate muslims terribly after all. And all the UKIPs, Front Nationales and Pegidas go away.

Unfortunately prosperity doesn't seem to be on the cards. Even Germany could find itself in the hangman's noose thanks to Deutsche Bank. If anything more rightwing parties are gaining traction on the continent. Fear of Russia will also play a part I think.

MonkeyTennis · 06-10-2016 02:32PM

seem like a nice bunch of lads

randy hickey · 06-10-2016 02:32PM

Sky News reporting that he has regained consciousness and is alert.

In other news, MEP Fight Club has been disbanded.

osarusan · 06-10-2016 02:33PM

Rjd2 wrote: »

The MP who allegedly dropped him is on the run from the French police:eek:

https://twitter.com/DaveKeating/status/784017638007697408

That tweet:

Reports that UKIP MEP who punched MEP Steven Woolfe is Mike Hookem, UKIP's defence spokesman, say he is now on the run from French police

Suitable name. I wonder what his nickname is...'Right' Hookem?

Rjd2 · 06-10-2016 02:35PM

AllGunsBlazing wrote: »

A bizarre shower who, ironically, ceased to be relevant the very minute the referendum result came in.

This party won't exist much longer as the Tories are already moving to hoover up their support with more hardline rhetoric.

If you look at the party coldly and ignore their rhetoric, they have done remarkably well as its a really amateur party behind the scenes bar a few pros.

However with Brexit, their is no point to them,some of their wealthy donors are considering donating to The Tories also, and Farage does not need the party anymore.

Samaris · 06-10-2016 02:36PM

Mike...Hookem? Really?

Are we all sure this isn't a really elaborate hoax?

Rjd2 · 06-10-2016 02:39PM

Remember this clown?

Not even pretending to give a damn.:eek:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSqCG9CkJzk

AllGunsBlazing · 06-10-2016 02:46PM

Second hand information from some bloke who swears he saw it all then relayed from some other bloke live on the scene from ......Cardiff.

Nice one BBC.

wes · 06-10-2016 02:47PM

On the plus side of Brexit, the EU won't have to deal with these kind of nutters. FFS, having fist fights over political disagreements.

HensVassal · 06-10-2016 02:49PM

osarusan wrote: »

That tweet:

Suitable name. I wonder what his nickname is...'Right' Hookem?

And he's UKIP's "defence" spokesman :pac:

I guess the best defence really IS a good offense.

Rjd2 · 06-10-2016 02:54PM

HensVassal wrote: »

And he's UKIP's "defence" spokesman :pac:

I guess the best defence really IS a good offense.

Looks hard as nails, I wouldn't mess with him:o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyCWVmAYDXA

humberklog · 06-10-2016 03:02PM

British politics has recently been like an episode of The Thick Of It with a twist of 28 Days Later.

06-10-2016 03:10PM

I hope he's ok, but I was reading a bit about him to see who he was and he's got an interesting background for a guy who runs for a party that often goes on about 'the elites'

Before politics, Mr Woolfe worked as a lawyer in the City of London and acted as counsel for hedge fund managers, as well as a consultant to financial institutions.

Winterlong · 06-10-2016 03:15PM

riffmongous wrote: »

I hope he's ok, but I was reading a bit about him to see who he was and he's got an interesting background for a guy who runs for a party that often goes on about 'the elites'

Look at Nigel Farage's background. Very similar if I remember correctly.
UK IP is just an extra right wing of the tories.

jmayo · 06-10-2016 03:31PM

donvito99 wrote: »

A bit of prosperity and everyone remembers they really don't hate muslims terribly after all. And all the UKIPs, Front Nationales and Pegidas go away.

Yeah everyone will forget about chance of being blown to sh** while queuing in an airport, shot while at a rock concert, run over while on night out or raped while celebrating new year once they have extra few quid in their pockets. :rolleyes:

Right wing parties aint going nowhere as long as the centre and the left have their heads up their ar**es.

JP Liz V1 · 06-10-2016 03:40PM

Take it to the ring

Winterlong · 06-10-2016 04:05PM

He is flat out in this picture.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2016/1006/821943-ukip-steven-woolfe/

Steven Woolfe- Probable next UKIP leader fighting for life after fight.

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