Should Roger Knapman resign?

Anthony Butcher · 07-05-2006, 03:02 PM

Following the embarrassing article in the Sunday Times, should Roger Knapman resign as the party leader of UKIP?

Or should he stay on until the end of his term, which ends in September anyway, for the sake of stability in the party?

Alex McKee · 07-05-2006, 03:04 PM

Ouch, you are not going to be popular

Anthony Butcher · 07-05-2006, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex McKee

Ouch, you are not going to be popular

It seems a reasonable question, and I have tried to be objective. Several people have called for his resignation on the forum, but it would be good to see whether this is a general viewpoint or just a vocal few.

Christina · 07-05-2006, 03:07 PM

If you allow Roger Knapman to stay on as leader until September, you will be condoning his actions, no ifs ands or buts.

Millennium3 · 07-05-2006, 03:11 PM

He should go now - we have a deputy leader - give him a chance to shine.

David Geddes · 07-05-2006, 03:32 PM

Beyond belief ....

Read the article here

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...7-2168653.html

jp · 07-05-2006, 03:57 PM

He has to go.

UKIP was supposed to be a different party - although it has its Mavericks & eccentrics I always believed the one thing it did have was honesty & commitment.

Feel sadly let down today.

07-05-2006, 04:46 PM

As a sympathetic anti-EU outsider, may I say that it is a question of
whether Roger Knapman is more important than UKIP?

If not, Mr Knapman must go, and go quickly if the damage to UKIP is to
be minimised! Credibility was lost with RKS, and recent election results
have not retrieved the situation. A measure of honour & gracefulness
from Roger Knapman is now desparately needed.

If Mr Knapman will not go voluntarily, he must be sacked!
It is not as though Roger is indispensible and desperately needed!
It is not as though UKIP lacks an alternative leader. Nigel Farage has
acquitted himself very well on a number of fronts - not least
BBC1's 'Question Time'! He, amongst others, could be considered.

I fervently hope that the EDP can 'keep its nose clean'! :shock:

B.A.Ware · 07-05-2006, 04:51 PM

How the hell can this man look British workers in the eyes knowing full well he advocates not letting in foreign workers to do the jobs of British workers and then use them to save money?
Politicians I ******* hate them, corrupt bunch of I’m alright jack ********.

The party needs a new leader and we need one now.

Christina · 07-05-2006, 04:53 PM

It's not all politicians, BA. You need an honest one, that's all.

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07-05-2006, 03:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Anthony Butcher Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Long Ashton, Bristol Posts: 9,455 Party: None	Should Roger Knapman resign? Following the embarrassing article in the Sunday Times, should Roger Knapman resign as the party leader of UKIP? Or should he stay on until the end of his term, which ends in September anyway, for the sake of stability in the party?

07-05-2006, 03:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
David Geddes Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southampton Posts: 41	Beyond belief Beyond belief .... Read the article here http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article...7-2168653.html

07-05-2006, 04:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
B.A.Ware Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 4,064 Party: UKIP	How the hell can this man look British workers in the eyes knowing full well he advocates not letting in foreign workers to do the jobs of British workers and then use them to save money? Politicians I ***** hate them, corrupt bunch of I’m alright jack ******. The party needs a new leader and we need one now. __________________ We’re not just about Europe.

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07-05-2006, 03:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alex McKee Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gloucester Posts: 6,542	Ouch, you are not going to be popular

07-05-2006, 03:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Christina Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NW England Posts: 1,520	If you allow Roger Knapman to stay on as leader until September, you will be condoning his actions, no ifs ands or buts.

07-05-2006, 03:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Millennium3 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Berkshire Posts: 3,708	He should go now - we have a deputy leader - give him a chance to shine.

07-05-2006, 03:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
jp Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 996	He has to go. UKIP was supposed to be a different party - although it has its Mavericks & eccentrics I always believed the one thing it did have was honesty & commitment. Feel sadly let down today.

07-05-2006, 04:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	As a sympathetic anti-EU outsider, may I say that it is a question of whether Roger Knapman is more important than UKIP? If not, Mr Knapman must go, and go quickly if the damage to UKIP is to be minimised! Credibility was lost with RKS, and recent election results have not retrieved the situation. A measure of honour & gracefulness from Roger Knapman is now desparately needed. If Mr Knapman will not go voluntarily, he must be sacked! It is not as though Roger is indispensible and desperately needed! It is not as though UKIP lacks an alternative leader. Nigel Farage has acquitted himself very well on a number of fronts - not least BBC1's 'Question Time'! He, amongst others, could be considered. I fervently hope that the EDP can 'keep its nose clean'! :shock:

07-05-2006, 04:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Christina Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NW England Posts: 1,520	It's not all politicians, BA. You need an honest one, that's all.