Mr Farage gave his backing to embattled Richard 'Dicky' Eminson, a former airline steward standing for the party in the Lakenham ward at both Norwich and Norfolk elections next week.

Mr Eminson had been warned by local party figures that he might face disciplinary action over his posts - which include support for Tommy Robinson, as well as one of him naked with his hands covering his genitals and a clip of being taking his top off while being sprayed with water.

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