Paul Nuttall becomes the new UKIP leader: 8 of the best tweets

Poke Staff. Updated November 28th, 2016

Paul Nuttall has been elected by UKIP members to replace Nigel Farage as leader (for now at least) and here’s how Twitter reacted.

There were congratulations.

Congratulations to Paul Nuttall on becoming the drummer in Spın̈al Tap

— Jason Spacey (@Jason_Spacey) November 28, 2016

There were some handy reminders.

Seems a good time to remember Paul Nuttall's finest moment on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/bo3Njk1Pln

— Michael Spicer (@MrMichaelSpicer) November 28, 2016

Never forget pic.twitter.com/lP6xT9aqrO

— Mark McDonald (@markmcdsnp) November 28, 2016

tbt to when #Ukip's new leader had to photoshop extra books into his manifesto #UKIPLeadership pic.twitter.com/YQtU56j89H

— General Boles (@GeneralBoles) November 28, 2016

Many other mixed thoughts and feelings were also expressed.

Crikey. That was quick.#UKIPLeadership pic.twitter.com/58uOiSa4si

— Nick Harvey (@mrnickharvey) November 28, 2016

This Bottom remake looks dodgy. pic.twitter.com/9pWJxLN3tM

— Mr Roger Quimbly (@RogerQuimbly) November 28, 2016

pic.twitter.com/UNiNCHBRwK

— Tim Worthington (@outonbluesix) November 28, 2016

It's no coincidence that 'Paul Nuttall' is an anagram of 'far right racist arsehole'.

Give or take.

— Niall (@Notinaboyband) November 28, 2016