LONDON, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- The United Kingdom Independence Party Independence Party (UKIP) Friday named Henry Bolton as its new leader, becoming the fourth person to hold the top job in just over a year.
The 54-year-old former soldier and police officer was chosen after a ballot was held by UKIP members.
He was one of seven candidates bidding to become leader after his predecessor Paul Nuttall quitted after the poor results in the general election in June.
Bolton gained about 30 percent of the votes, ahead of his nearest rival Anne Marie Waters who won over 21 percent.
After the result of the election released at the party's annual conference, Bolton issued a plea urging the members to rally around the party.
"Brexit is our core task. However, it is not the end of the line," said Bolton in the conference.
UKIP was formed in 1993 with its aim to campaign for Britain to leave the European Union. Although it does not have any sitting MPs in the House of Commons, it has attracted millions of followers, including many disaffected with mainstream politics.
Bolton have served with Thames Valley police and also worked for the United Nations. Before joining UKIP, he stood as a parliamentary candidate for the Liberal Democrats.
