Image copyright PA Paul Nuttall has been elected leader of the UK Independence Party, replacing Nigel Farage.
The 39-year-old Member of the European Parliament, who served as UKIP"s deputy leader for six years, won 62.6% of support among party members.
Mr Nuttall defeated former deputy chairwoman Suzanne Evans and ex-soldier John Rees-Evans.
It is UKIP"s second leadership election this year, previous winner Diane James having quit after 18 days in the role.
Profile: Paul NuttallMr Farage acted as interim leader while the second leadership race took place.
“There will be one theme – unity – because only unity breeds success,” Mr Nuttall told an audience of UKIP members after the result.
Mr Nuttall took 9,622 votes. Ms Evans came second with 2,973 votes (19.3%) and Mr Rees-Evans third with 2,775 votes (18.1%).
There were 32,757 ballot papers sent out, with 15,405 votes cast.
Mr Nuttall said his first act as leader was to appoint MEP Peter Whittle as his deputy.
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