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A woman who was dumped as an election candidate after her alleged belief in aliens was revealed has vowed to take legal action against the Brexit Party.

Author, Jill Hughes, was announced as the party's candidate for Batley and Spen but then swiftly ditched after the 'Hope Not Hate' group uncovered a series of bizarre social media posts.

It found that in 2017 she claimed to be a spiritual guide from Sirius, a star 8.6 light years away from earth.

In a book she published entitled Spirit of Prophecy she promoted the idea that aliens were living among us and working with governments across the world.

Ms Hughes says the story was "wildly spun out of context" and claims she was "hotly tipped to win the seat".

She has now claimed she is suing Nigel Farage and Richard Tice for ditching her without explanation, particularly as she couldn’t let her volunteers, supporters, and constituents know.

(Image: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)

She says she was unable even to cancel planned constituency meetings and events as the Brexit Party immediately froze all access to her accounts, without warning.

She described the annihilation by the Brexit Party as "Brutal, unprofessional, and deeply unethical" and says "There was no procedure followed whatsoever", "no proper explanation", "no right of reply" and "no right of appeal".

She commented: “Rather than defend one of their leading candidates, the Brexit Party canned me, like a piece of trash.

“If they can do that to me, can they be trusted with the electorate, let alone in government?

"The individual candidates are excellent, but HQ left all my supporters and constituents in the lurch, for no good reason.

"That’s what upsets me the most.”

After repeated requests failed to elicit any response from the Brexit Party HQ, or Nigel Farage and Richard Tice, Ms Hughes advised them that she was starting legal proceedings.

A spokesman for the Brexit Party, said: "Is she suing us on the planet Sirius or on earth? If the former we will need to consult with our intergalactic lawyers.

"Live long and prosper."

Ms Hughes says she moved on from politics to return to writing her next book, ‘The Origin Codes’ about an E.T who descends to Earth and enters politics.

"It’s a rather tongue-in-check story," Ms Hughes said.

The new book was launched on Amazon earlier today.