>>UKIP spokesfolk have been saying that. But it's the Con vote that UKIP is splitting really<<
Depends on the region - maybe in the South but in the North UKIP are coming second to Labour quite often now and actually if the Tories stood aside in their no hope seats UKIP may take them from Labour - that is the strength of UKIP in a way, it has punch in the North which the Tories can only dream of. Tories have been banging on about making progress up there but they tend to talk more than they succeed - their branding issue is seemingly terminal and why I dont see a Tory majority happening for a very long time.
>>But would the proportionate votes have been much different with a turnout of say 50%? Damned if I know, but I suspect not very different.<<
No idea is the answer, it was a wet and miserable day though. Personally I think our campaign message was a bit rushed and I would have started again but we decided at the last minute to run so didnt have the planning we will have in future.
>>Yr missus has done well Stu. UKIP is thought to be going to do very well in the Euro elections. Is she thinking of standing there (and perhaps dragging you off to Brussels to enjoy some moule marinière and chips)? <<
It would be disappointing if we didnt atleast come a good second, although winning would be the cream on top. No she wont be standing, the candidates are already selected anyway, just waiting for the announcement from HQ, but she wouldnt stand in any case, nor would I. I was asked if I would fancy standing as MP to which I said no, I hate London but if they move Parliament to Melton Mowbray, Im in! I am happy enough to stay at county level and work in the grassroots - actually a lesser known ambition of UKIP is to bring more powers not only home from the EU but to local communities and councils would play a part in that so in a way I want to stay close to the ultimate goal - me as an MP, can you imagine it??!!
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