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==UKIP politics== |
==UKIP politics== |
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Hookem joined UKIP in 2008 |
Hookem joined UKIP in 2008. He stood as UKIP candidate in [[Kingston upon Hull East (UK Parliament constituency)|Hull East]] in the [[United Kingdom general election, 2010|2010 general election]], but finished fourth with 2,745 votes (8%). |
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Hookem was UKIP's regional chairman for Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire until his election. He was replaced as chairman by Judith Morris from July 2014. |
Hookem was UKIP's regional chairman for Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire until his election. He was replaced as chairman by Judith Morris from July 2014. |
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Revision as of 18:46, 8 October 2016
Mike Hookem | |
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| Member of the European Parliament for Yorkshire and the Humber | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Rebecca Taylor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Hookem 9 October 1953 Kingston upon Hull, England |
| Political party | UK Independence Party |
Michael "Mike" Hookem (born 9 October 1953) is a Member of the European Parliament for the Yorkshire and the Humber region for the UK Independence Party. He is also UKIP's Defence spokesman.[1] He was elected in 2014.[2]
Early life
Hookem grew up in Hull in the fishing community in the east of the city where his father worked on the docks. Hookem left school at 15.[3] At the age of 17 he enlisted in the Royal Air Force.[3] He served for four years and after his stint was finished he went into the private sector.[3]
After his private sector work in skilled trades and management positions, he re-joined the military in the Royal Engineers as a Commando Engineer, a position he held for another 9 years.[3]
UKIP politics
Hookem joined UKIP in 2008. He stood as UKIP candidate in Hull East in the 2010 general election, but finished fourth with 2,745 votes (8%).
Hookem was UKIP's regional chairman for Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire until his election. He was replaced as chairman by Judith Morris from July 2014.
He was the running-mate for Bill Etheridge in the first UKIP leadership election of 2016.
On 6 October 2016, Hookem was reported to have been involved in a fight with fellow UKIP member Steven Woolfe during a UKIP meeting at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.[3][4][5] Hookem said he had not punched Woolfe, but did admit to a "scuffle" with him and that he acted in self-defence.[6][7] The altercation was an outgrowth of a party meeting to discuss news reports that Woolfe was in talks about defecting to the Conservative Party.[7] Hookem said Woolfe "took exception" to his comment about Woolfe turning his leadership application paperwork late.[7] Hookem was asked if he would accept a suspension and Hookem said: "If they suspend me, yes. By our rules if they suspend me they have to suspend Steven Woolfe".[7]
Elections contested
UK Parliament
| Date of election | Constituency | Party | Votes | % |
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| 2010 general election | Hull, East | UKIP | 2,745 | 8.0[8] |
European Parliament elections
| Year | Region | Party | Votes | % | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Yorkshire and the Humber | UKIP | 403,630 | 31.1 | Elected | Multi member constituencies; party list |
References
- ^ Allegretti, Aubrey; Waugh, Paul (6 October 2016). "Steven Woolfe Recovering In Hospital After Altercation At Ukip MEPs Meeting". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ "Mike HOOKEM". European Parliament. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ^ a b c d e Sparrow, Andrew (6 October 2016). "Mike Hookem named as Ukip MEP involved in fight with Steven Woolfe". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ Watts, Joe (6 October 2016). "Steven Woolfe collapse: Ukip leadership favourite in 'serious condition' after altercation at European Parliament". The Independent. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ "UKIP's Steven Woolfe in hospital 'after altercation'". BBC News. 6 October 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ "UKIP MEP Mike Hookem denies assaulting Steven Woolfe". BBC News. 7 October 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ a b c d http://www.itv.com/news/2016-10-07/mike-hookem-i-acted-in-self-defence/
- ^ "Hull East". BBC News. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
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