Henry Bolton: former soldier has reputation as competent technocrat

Henry Bolton’s only prior role had been to stand as Kent’s police and crime commissioner – he has slowly built up a reputation as a competent technocrat who might help stabilise the party.While occasionally talking about Islam as a “problem” at hustings, much of Bolton’s pitch was based on his promised ability to put Ukip on a more professional footing, and unify the various factions that have battled each other for years.Another Ukip figure said: “There