Former aide to Nigel Farage, Raheem Kassam, quits race for Ukip leadership

Raheem Kassam, a former aide to Nigel Farage, has quit the race to become Ukip leader three days after launching his campaign in a Westminster pub.

Mr Kassam said he has realised "the path to victory is too narrow" and urged his supporters to back former London mayoral candidate Peter Whittle.