Steven Woolfe, the favourite to become the next leader of UKIP, is in a ‘serious condition’ in hospital after collapsing outside the European Parliament in Strasbourg.br br br br br Ukip leadership favourite Steven Woolfe in 'serious' condition after 'altercation' pic.twitter.comAwDHxxKLf0— ITV News (@itvnews) October 6, 2016br br br Reports suggest Woolfe was punched by a colleague during a ‘clear the air meeting.’ br br It is claimed Woolfe appeared fine after the altercation but collapsed later complaining of losing “the feeling down one side of his body,” according to one witness.br br UKIP, the party that claimed victory in the recent Brexit vote, has been in turmoil since former leader Nigel Farage stood down and Diane James quit after 18 days in the post.br br br br br Statement from NigelFarage pic.twitter.comXvGLbYvyom— UKIP (UKIP) October 6, 2016br br br Responding to questions from reporters, a UKIP spokesperson described Mr Woolfe as “conscious and recovering” in hospital. br br My thoughts are with StevenWoolfe and his wife and daughter at this anxious time and I wish Steven a speedy and full recovery.— Diane James (DianeJamesMEP) October 6, 2016br br br br br br I've just heard Steven Woolfe's condition is life threatening. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.— Raheem Kassam (@RaheemKassam) October 6, 2016br br br br br br br Other reaction to the newsbr br br br br br Disturbing news emerging regarding Steven Woolfe MEP. I hope he makes a full recovery. My thoughts are with his loved ones.