He emerged from a summer of turmoil to succeed Nigel Farage, but his short time as leader has been eventful to say the least. Meet Paul Nuttall, the man trying to keep UKIP together as the Brexit high wears off.
:: Who is he?
Image:Mr Nuttall has long been one of UKIP's most senior figures
The 40-year-old was Mr Farage's deputy for six years before being elected to lead the party in November 2016. He has been an MEP since 2009 and is hoping to win the seat of Boston and Skegness on 8 June, having stood for parliament in his home town of Bootle three times. If at first you don't succeed...
:: Unique Selling Point?
Image:Mr Nuttall having a snack on the campaign trail
A plain speaking politician with working class roots who can appeal to voters in the North and former Labour supporters.
Like his predecessor he loves a pint (Guinness, while Mr Farage's has a penchant for beer and red wine) and once declared in a newspaper column he loves "proper milk" and drinks it "with almost every meal".
The self-styled "Boy from Bootle" says he can put pressure on Theresa May to stick to her Brexit promises.
:: Family life?
Image:Mr Nuttall arrives at the launch of his party's election campaign
He used to be married and has a child. Now in a relationship with a fellow North West MEP, Louise Bours, a former actress who appeared in the soap Brookside.
Went to a Roman Catholic comprehensive in Liverpool and then a further education college, followed by a Higher National Diploma in sports science. Also has a BA and MA in History. His website once claimed he had a PhD, but the reference was removed after journalists questioned this.
:: Inspiration?
Image:Mr Nuttall is congratulated by Nigel Farage after becoming UKIP's new leader
Nigel Farage. Mr Nuttall had a front row seat as his predecessor played a pivotal role in turning Europe from a fringe issue to the defining subject in British politics.
:: High point?
Image:Mr Nuttall appears to cry after a standing ovation at the UKIP spring conference
Receiving a standing ovation from party members after asking if they still backed him after a rocky patch. The response appeared to bring a tear to his eye.
:: Low point?
A few.
Mr Nuttall was criticised by many - including from within his own party - when he said in a Sky News interview that waterboarding (which simulates the experience of drowning) was a "price worth paying"
Then there was the false claim he lost close personal friends in the Hillsborough tragedy, which sparked calls for him to quit.
His failure to win the Stoke Central by-election piled further pressure on him, given 69% of the people in the constituency voted Leave in the EU referendum.
:: Top tweet?
In response to the controversy caused by his waterboarding comments, he tweeted:
Just to clarify, I would put the protection of British families from a terrorist attack over the rights of a Jihadi every day. Period.
— Paul Nuttall (@paulnuttallukip)
It has been retweeted more than 1,300 times.
:: Most likely to say?
"Theresa May is backsliding on Brexit. We need a strong UKIP to hold her feet to the fire and ensure people get what they voted for in the referendum."
:: Least likely to say?
Image:Mr Nuttall encounters EU supporters as he leaves a pub in Hartlepool
"I'm no fan of the EU, but..."
:: Don't mention?
Hillsborough (see above).
:: Most likely to be replaced by?
Image:Suzanne Evans could one day replace Mr Nuttall
Peter Whittle, Suzanne Evans, Paul Oakden or Neil Hamilton. Who knows, Nigel Farage could come back (again).
:: Closest political ally?
Image:Mr Whittle is a regular figure in the media
Peter Whittle, the party's deputy leader, is a frequent face in the TV studios, selling and defending UKIP's policies.
:: Thorn in side?
Arron Banks. The former UKIP donor has labelled Mr Nuttall's leadership "weak". Nigel Farage has also said some unhelpful things, like criticising the campaign in Stoke Central.
Image:Mr Nuttall could do without any more interventions from these two
