UKIP MEP collapses outside EU parliament

Steven Woolfe, the favourite to become the next leader of UKIP, is in a ‘serious condition’ in hospital after collapsing outside the European Parliament in Strasbourg.




Ukip leadership favourite Steven Woolfe in 'serious' condition after 'altercation'https://t.co/p0cJBCiqYe pic.twitter.com/AwDHxxKLf0— ITV News (@itvnews) October 6, 2016


Reports suggest Woolfe was punched by a colleague during a ‘clear the air meeting.’

It is claimed Woolfe appeared fine after the altercation but collapsed later complaining of losing “the feeling down one side of his body,” according to one witness.

UKIP, the party that claimed victory in the recent Brexit vote, has been in turmoil since former leader Nigel Farage stood down and Diane James quit after 18 days in the post.




Statement from Nigel_Farage pic.twitter.com/XvGLbYvyom— UKIP (UKIP) October 6, 2016


Responding to questions from reporters, a UKIP spokesperson described Mr Woolfe as “conscious and recovering” in hospital.

My thoughts are with Steven_Woolfe and his wife and daughter at this anxious time and I wish Steven a speedy and full recovery.— Diane James (DianeJamesMEP) October 6, 2016





I've just heard Steven Woolfe's condition is life threatening. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.— Raheem Kassam (@RaheemKassam) October 6, 2016






Other reaction to the news





Disturbing news emerging regarding Steven Woolfe MEP. I hope he makes a full recovery. My thoughts are with his loved ones.— Tom Watson (@tom_watson) October 6, 2016