Patrick O'Flynn appointed UKIP Communications Director

With a certain inevitability, Patrick O'Flynn has taken over as UKIP's Director of Communications.

Inevitability isn't necessary a bad thing. Patrick is currently chief political reporter for the Express until he leaves that role in February to take up his post with UKIP. His appointment will fill the gap left by Gawain Towler who left his role as chief press officer a few months ago to move to another role in Brussels.