A Lubavitch ex-councillor has been selected as one of the UK Independence Party’s highest-ranked European parliamentary election candidates.
Shneur Odze was previously a Conservative Party councillor in the London borough of Hackney, but will bid for a seat in Brussels at next May’s elections.
Defending shechita and circumcision would be key priorities if elected, said Mr Odze.
He was selected fourth on Ukip’s shortlist in the north-west area. Ukip national members will now vote on which order candidates will be placed on the party’s final lists at the election.