Ukip has achieved a great deal since I joined the party six years ago. The party’s remarkable growth secured us a referendum – and despite the entire establishment lined up against us - won a historic “Leave” victory in June. I am very proud to have played my part throughout that period. I campaigned for the party at dozens of elections and I am very grateful to all those who have supported me along the way.

I have always been amazed at the commitment, energy, enthusiasm and dedication of Ukip activists. They have kept me going when times were tough - when I suffered abuse from those who called me racist or xenophobic, when our offices received death threats, when my staff were abused and when we were subjected to fabricated stories designed to discredit us.