Ukip's most recognisable Jewish figure will attempt to secure the party's candidacy for next year's Manchester mayoral election.
Shneur Odze said he had "a vision" for the city and would focus on issues that "affect people's everyday lives".
The 35-year-old Lubavitcher, who stood as a Ukip candidate in the European elections in 2014, hoped the party could attract Jewish voters in the city.
He said: "It was very reassuring to see in the Jewish areas there was a disproportionate vote for Brexit." Support of the Leave campaign had been particularly strong in the strictly Orthodox neighbourhood of Broughton Park, he claimed.
