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UKIP on the march: Nigel Farage hails 'wave of protest' sweeping the country as his party elections
Daily Mail UK ^

Posted on 05/03/2013 3:12:38 AM PDT by Perdogg

The UK Independence Party has overtaken the Liberal Democrats as the third party of British politics, Nigel Farage declared today as he made major gains in local elections.

He said his party was on course to make big gains, despite being 'abused' by the political establishment, including claims they were 'clowns' and racists'

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To: ExCTCitizen
The strong showing in this year's local elections means that UKIP will have strong credibility going into the 2014 European Parliament election next May. UKIP has 13 out of UK's 73 seats in the EU parliament (with the Conservative party having the most seats at 26). A strong showing in 2014 will set the stage for the 2015 national elections.
21 posted on 05/03/2013 10:10:01 AM PDT by PapaBear3625 (You don't notice it's a police state until the police come for you.)
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To: Perdogg

Excellent news.


22 posted on 05/03/2013 1:31:17 PM PDT by little jeremiah (Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point. CSLewis)
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To: Perdogg

Very interesting.

US politics would be far more interesting if had more than one political party. As it is, US politics is just depressing.


23 posted on 05/03/2013 2:09:19 PM PDT by Skepolitic
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To: Perdogg

Way to go UKIP!


24 posted on 05/03/2013 4:34:28 PM PDT by Lorianne (fedgov, taxporkmoney)
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To: txrefugee

Absolutely.
We need to get Farage to emmigrate to the US and lead the tea party movement!


25 posted on 05/03/2013 4:35:17 PM PDT by Lorianne (fedgov, taxporkmoney)
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