Godfrey Bloom quits UKIP because it is now too 'politically correct'

Bloom said he was leaving with a 'heavy heart' but had 'had enough' He said he had been banned from speaking to Ukip activists Former MEP caused fury in past over remarks about 'Bongo Bongo land' Bloom also warned Ukip's new MP Douglas Carswell: 'Watch your back'

By Tom McTague, Deputy Political Editor for MailOnline

Published: 13:52 EST, 13 October 2014 | Updated: 16:49 EST, 13 October 2014

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Outspoken former Ukip MEP Godfrey Bloom has quit the party claiming it is now too politically correct.

Mr Bloom, a former flat mate of Nigel Farage, said he was leaving with a heavy heart but had had enough after being banned from speaking because of his controversial views.

He left with a warning for Ukips first elected MP Douglas Carswell that he could be knifed in the back by his new party if he was not careful.

Mr Bloom, who represented Yorkshire and the Humber for Ukip in the European Parliament for 10 years, added: Douglas, watch your back.

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Godfrey Bloom quits UKIP because it is now too 'politically correct'