BYE-BYE ELECTION?

Ukip’s Douglas Carswell concedes defeat in Stoke Central as it’s claimed leader Paul Nuttall could finish THIRD

UKIP's only MP dramatically conceded the Stoke by-election - saying the party's new leader had lost to Labour.

Douglas Carswell said it was "likely" Labour had held the seat just 45 minutes after the polls closed.

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UKIP's Douglas Carswell shocked Question Time audiences when he claimed it was 'likely' Labour had held the Stoke seatCredit: PA:Press Association

It sparked an immediate bout of infighting, with claims he personally blocked a knighthood for Nigel Farage - which he denied.

But it sets the stage for a fresh civil war today if the result is confirmed.

UKIP's leader Paul Nuttall decided to contest the Stoke seat in January, but sources yesterday claimed he may end third after a disastrous campaign.

In January UKIP's leader Paul Nuttall decided to contest the Stoke seat, which is branded the Brexit capital of BritainCredit: Getty Images

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Carswell's claimed sparked infighting, deepening feuds after he apparently blocked Nigel Farage's knighthoodCredit: Getty Images

Mr Carswell stunned the audience at BBC Question Time by saying it would have been an "earthquake" if UKIP had won Stoke - despite it being branded the Brexit capital of England.

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And he deepened his feud with Nigel Farage by slamming the party's "shocking" tactics before the 2015 General Election.

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