KERRY Smith has resigned from Ukip after being forced to quit as a prospective parliamentary candidate.
Mr Smith, who was selected as the anti-EU party’s parliamentary candidate for South Basildon and East Thurrock just last Wednesday, has now resigned after making racist and homophobic remarks.
He plans to continue sitting on Basildon Council, where he represents Nevermayne, and the county council, where he represents Westley Heights, as an independent councillor.
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