One of Ukip's most senior politicians has lavished praise on Vladimir Putin for being a strong leader and very nationalist. Diane James, an MEP and the party's home affairs spokeswoman, raised eyebrows by expressing admiration for the Russian president during a debate with senior women in other political parties on LBC Radio.
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UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage (C) stands on stage after being re-elected as an MEP flanked by fellow UKIP MEPs Janice Atkinson (R) and Diane James (L) after the South East England region results of the European Parliament elections were declared by the returning officer at Southampton Guildhall in Southampton, southern England, on May 25.
