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Westminster today - live updates: Ukip's Henry Bolton refuses to resign despite mass resignations Westminster today - live updates: Ukip's Henry Bolton refuses to resign despite mass resignations
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Ukip has been embroiled in fresh turmoil after leader Henry Bolton refused to quit, despite mass resignations and a vote of no confidence from his party’s governing body.  Ukip is facing fresh turmoil after leader Henry Bolton refused to quit, despite mass resignations and a vote of no confidence from his party’s governing body. 
Mr Bolton - who has led the party since October 2017 - has been in the spotlight due to his relationship with Jo Marney, who allegedly sent a string of racist texts about Meghan Markle.Mr Bolton - who has led the party since October 2017 - has been in the spotlight due to his relationship with Jo Marney, who allegedly sent a string of racist texts about Meghan Markle.
While Mr Bolton has repeatedly refused to stand down, Ukip deputy leader Margot Parker and several frontbenchers resigned shortly after the no confidence vote.
​Theresa May was also facing intense criticism from her backbenchers over her slow response to a cross-party proposals on the future of NHS and social care spending.​Theresa May was also facing intense criticism from her backbenchers over her slow response to a cross-party proposals on the future of NHS and social care spending.
The Prime Minister’s delayed response to the letter from 90 cross-party MPs was criticised as “disappointing” by one Tory MP, while another added: “This response lacks ambition”. The Prime Minister’s delayed response to the letter from 90 cross-party MPs was criticised as “disappointing” by one Tory MP, while another added: “This response lacks ambition”. 
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