Analysis: Ukip's Unknown Soldier Needs To Bring Army Discipline To The Dysfunctional Party

As the Ukip leadership results were announced, hacks in the gallery looking over the hall in Torquay became increasingly worried.
Chairman Paul Oakden read out the results in reverse order, and the familiar names fell early.
Deputy leader Peter Whittle: fifth place.
The ‘gay donkey tried to rape my horse’ candidate: fourth.
The London Assembly member who had the backing of Arron Banks: third.
The far right, Islam-bashing Anne Marie Waters: second.
Everyone looked at each other. Who