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during a public-speaking seminar he gave to members of the UKIP youth wing, including the dangers it presented. According to
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and a referendum on bringing back the death penalty. Also amongst his policy proposals were prison reform and a move to save the
British public house by reintroducing smoking via the use of efficient extraction systems as used within the European Parliament itself. While in favour of Muslim faith
484:. Launching his campaign at the Seven Stars pub in Sedgley, Etheridge said: "I want us to represent the view of the people against the establishment". Etheridge received 13.7% of the vote, with the third-most votes cast. He promised to work and support with the new leader,
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2178:Reform UK
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1981:Ray Finch
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