Jeffrey Titford (acting); Previously Lord Pearson Nigel Farage The UK Independence Party (UKIP) leadership election of 2010 was triggered on 17 August 2010 with the resignation of the incumbent leader, Lord Pearson of Rannoch, following difficulties during the 2010 general election campaign,[1] with the result announced on 5 November 2010.

[2][3] Lord Pearson of Rannoch had been leader of the party since the previous leadership election, less than a year earlier.

Jeffrey Titford was appointed interim leader during the summer by the UKIP National Executive Committee.

All candidates required support from 51 members of UKIP in order to appear on the ballot.

[4] Gerard Batten initially intended to stand, but withdrew and gave his support to Congdon.