Gerard Batten vs Wee Kim Wee

Batten was elected as a Member of the European Parliament for London in 2004, serving until 2019. He was known for his eurosceptic views and opposition to the Lisbon Treaty, and was a vocal critic of the European Union.

Gerard Batten was elected leader of UKIP, succeeding Henry Bolton. His leadership marked a shift toward a more hardline anti-Islam stance, which led to internal splits and the departure of several senior party figures.

Batten appointed far-right activist Tommy Robinson as an advisor to UKIP, a move that was widely condemned and led to further internal party conflict. The decision was seen as an attempt to appeal to anti-Islam voters but alienated moderate members.

Batten resigned as UKIP leader after a poor performance in the 2019 European Parliament elections, where UKIP lost all its seats. His tenure was marked by declining party membership and electoral collapse.

Wee started his career as a journalist at the Straits Times in 1941. He later became the newspaper's first local editor, covering major events such as World War II and Singapore's independence.

Wee served as Singapore's High Commissioner to Malaysia from 1973 to 1980. He played a key role in maintaining bilateral relations between the two countries after Singapore's separation.

Wee served as Singapore's Ambassador to Japan from 1980 to 1984. He strengthened economic and cultural ties between Singapore and Japan during his tenure.

Wee Kim Wee was appointed as the fourth President of Singapore in September 1985, succeeding Devan Nair. He served a single term until 1993, focusing on ceremonial duties and national unity.