The controversial Ukip MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber Godfrey Bloom will sit as an independent but has not quit Ukip. He was stripped of the party whip after offensive remarks about women and an altercation with a journalist.
Godfrey Bloom talks about quitting as an UKIP MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber after his outbursts on the day of his party's annual conference.
UKIP leader Nigel Farage confirmed the "last straw" was threats made to Calendar's political correspondent Paul Brand. David Hirst reports.
Calendar's political correspondent Paul Brand gives his version of how the controversial MEP for Yorkshire and Humber sealed his fate.
The Ukip MEP Godfrey Bloom has a history of gaffes and controversies. Here are eight of them.