The UK Independence Party (UKIP or Ukip) is a Eurosceptic right-wing populist political party in the United Kingdom, founded in 1993. The party describes itself in its constitution as a "democratic, libertarian party" and, as of May 2014, is reported to have a membership of over 37,000. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UK_Independence_PartyUkip leader Nigel Farage snubbed by steel bandUKIP leader Nigel Farage backed out of a planned visit to Croydon this afternoon (Tuesday) in farcical circumstances - after his party was snubbed by a steel band.
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http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Ukip-leader-Nigel-Farage-snubbed-steel-band/story-21115361-detail/story.htmlUkip's carnival of chaos: Event designed to prove Farage's party is not racist descends into farce when steel band refuses to playNigel Farage's latest attempt to prove Ukip is not racist descended into farce today when a steel band refused to play at a bizarre 'Carnival' in Croydon.
The party hoped it would be a 'bold and vibrant' event to dismiss criticism that the party is racist, after a torrid week which has seen Mr Farage accused of making offensive comments against Romanians.
But as protesters clashed with party members and Mr Farage failed to turn up, musicians booked to play complained they did not know it involved Ukip - and packed up and left.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2633929/Ukips-carnival-chaos-Event-designed-prove-Farages-party-not-racist-descends-farce-steel-band-refuses-play.htmlSteel drummer at Ukip carnival says he was misled about the event. If he knew it was for ukip he wouldn't have come. twitter.com
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