<sod >Infighting has plagued Ukip since its notorious leaderÃÂÃÂ Nigel Farage stood down, with one high-profile dispute involving leadership hopeful Steven Woolfe culminating in him quitting.< eod>< sod > Infighting has plagued Ukip since Mr Farage stood down, with one high-profile dispute involving leadership hopeful Steven Woolfe culminating in him leaving the party andÃÂÃÂ claiming it was in a "death spiral" In a statement, Ms James said the president of the European parliament, Martin Shultz, had accepted her request to stand as an independent.< eod>