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Ukip is set to parachute controversial ‘pop preacher’ George Hargreaves in to contest the Coventry South seat at the forthcoming general election.

If confirmed as the party’s new parliamentary candidate, as expected, he will line-up against current Labour MP Jim Cunningham and Tory challenger Gary Ridley.

But who is he and what do we know about Rev Hargreaves? Here the Telegraph looks at his past career.