article_snippet.sent: Kellie Maloney praised Said Ukip leader Nigel Farage, adding: 'You can’t knock Ukip leader Nigel Farage.'
article_snippet.sent: But Kellie Maloney warned how other candidates have given the party a bad image.
article_snippet.sent: Speaking about transgender people, Kellie Maloney said: 'transgender people are probably where the gay community was 25 years ago and transgender people can learn a lot from transgender people. '
article_snippet.sent: Mr Farage last night dismissed the criticism.
article_snippet.sent: When Miss Maloney was standing to London Mayor, Miss Maloney caused controversy by claiming there were 'too many gays' in Camden.
article_snippet.sent: Miss Maloney apologised for the homophobic remarks when Miss Maloney addressed Ukip's spring conference in February this year.
article_snippet.sent: the criticism is a blow for Ukip leader Nigel Farage who had hoped that Miss MaloneyMiss Maloney's backing would help to change the image of the party .