Hearing rumours Ukip leader Diane James has QUIT after just 18 days in charge

— John Stevens (@johnestevens) October 4, 2016

None of Ukip's press officers picking up their phones to confirm or deny

— John Stevens (@johnestevens) October 4, 2016

I'm told Diane James was due to speak in European Parliament this afternoon but cancelled and scrapped planned meeting with MEPs tomorrow

— John Stevens (@johnestevens) October 4, 2016

Is Nigel Farage about to unresign again?!

— John Stevens (@johnestevens) October 4, 2016

Diane James reportedly seen having a row with other Ukip MEPs in a cafe at European Parliament this afternoon

— John Stevens (@johnestevens) October 4, 2016

John Stevens is The Daily Mail’s Bruxelles correspondent, so this appears to be a well sourced story. After Suzanne Evans’ memorably short stint as UKIP leader, could Nigel Farage about to be the comeback kid, again, they do say, history does repeat, first as tragedy, then as Farage.

TSE

Update

NEW: Looks like @DianeJamesMEP is on verge of resigning as UKIP leader due to her husbands ill health. More to follow.

— Darren McCaffrey (@DarrenEuronews) October 4, 2016

https://twitter.com/DouglasCarswell/status/783396572268793856

Nigel Farage is 10/1 to be next UKIP leader, again. pic.twitter.com/dZI5PQP5Ja

— Ladbrokes Politics (@LadPolitics) October 4, 2016