Paul Nuttall has been announced as the new leader of Ukip.
The former deputy leader won 62.6% of the vote, beating Suzanne Evans and John Rees-Evans.
The leadership contest had been triggered when Diane James gave up the leadership last month, just 18 days after being elected to replace Nigel Farage.
New Ukip leader Paul Nuttall has said he wants to replace the Labour party as the patriotic voice of working people in Britain.
He said a new chapter had opened for the party today and was "honoured" Ukip members had placed their faith in him.
The new leader of Ukip told ITV News that "millions of people from the Middle East and North Africa" are making their way to the continent.
The youth footballer and former history lecturer's appointment comes four months after he said he had no plans to replace Nigel Farage.