Nigel Farage today confirmed he would be stepping down as Ukip leader after failing to win Thanet South from the Conservatives, but did not rule out returning to the helm in a bittersweet announcement for his detractors.
After losing the seat by almost 3,000 votes to Craig Mackinlay, Mr Farage did not immediately resign, but did so a short time later, saying: "I'm a man of my word". He had promised to step-down if he was not elected.
Nigel Farage crosses his fingers for the future as he announces he is standing down as the leader of Ukip
Mr Farage said he would consider running to return to the job after a summer off when the contest is held in September. Not ruling out a return tempered the joyous tone of tweets that swept across social media after his defeat, but not everyone thought Mr Farage's political career should end.
Lord Ashcroft said based on the level of support Ukip won, Mr Farage should be "in the Lords".
Mr Farage said he would recommend Suzanne Evans, the deputy chairman, be a stand-in leader until the leadership challenge is complete.
Mr Farage received 16,026 votes to Mr Mackinlay's 18,838. The Ukip leader was teary eyed on the stage, as his predicted defeat was announced, in an event overshadowed by the bemused excitement of Pub Landlord comedian, Al Murray, who was also standing.
After his defeat Mr Farage said: "On a professional level, I express today a degree of disappointment. On a personal level, I feel an enormous weight has been lifted from my shoulders.
He added: "I have never felt happier." A short time later he stood down as leader.
Mr Farage railed against an electoral system which handed the SNP 56 seats and Ukip one on broadly comparable vote tallies. He also drew comparisons between the seats won by the Conservatives versus his party.
He said: "We have a party in Britain who got 50% of the vote in one of the regions and nearly 100% of the seats.
"We have another party that scored nearly as many votes - four million - as well as the European elections last year that has finished up with one seat in Parliament. I think the time has come for real, genuine, radical political reform.
"It is Ukip that will be the party that leads it."
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Nigel Farage stands down as Ukip leader
General Election 2015 aftermath - May 8th(01 of40)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage after losing his Thanet South seat to Conservative Craig Mackinlay who won by almost 3,000 votes, at the Winter Gardens in Margate, Kent. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
UKIP's Nigel Farage Fails To Win Thanet South(02 of40)
Left to right, Will Scobie, Labour Party, Nigel Farage, leader of the U.K. Independence Party (UKIP), and Al Murray, Free United Kingdom Party, wait for the results for the constituency of Thanet South to be announced in the 2015 general election in Thanet, U.K., on Friday, May 8, 2015. David Cameron is poised to return as U.K. prime minister at the head of majority Conservative government after pulling off a surprise election victory that was helped by a landslide for nationalists in Scotland. Photographer: Matthew Lloyd/Bloomberg via Getty Images (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Nigel Farage Attends His Constituency Declaration(03 of40)
RAMSGATE, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Ukip leader Nigel Farage reacts as Conservative Party candidate Craig Mackinlay is announced as the winner of the Thanet South constituency on May 8, 2015 in Ramsgate, England. After the United Kingdom went to the polls yesterday the Conservative party are confirmed as the winners of a closely fought general election which has returned David Cameron as Prime Minister with a slender majority for his partyà (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
Britain Election(04 of40)
The Conservative Party's Craig Mackinlay, right, reacts after winning the count for the South Thanet seat beside, from left, Nigel Farage the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), Al Murray a comedian who performs as "The Pub Landlord" at the Winter Gardens in Margate, south east England, Friday, May 8, 2015. British Prime Minister David Cameron appeared poised to remain in power Friday, with early British election results and exit polls indicating his Conservatives had won a resounding victory and will return to 10 Downing Street in a stronger position than before. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Nigel Farage Attends His Constituency Declaration(05 of40)
RAMSGATE, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Ukip leader Nigel Farage reacts as Conservative Party candidate Craig Mackinlay is announced as the winner of the Thanet South constituency on May 8, 2015 in Ramsgate, England. After the United Kingdom went to the polls yesterday the Conservative party are confirmed as the winners of a closely fought general election which has returned David Cameron as Prime Minister with a slender majority for his partyà (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
Britain Election(06 of40)
The Conservative Party's Craig Mackinlay, right, waves after winning the count for the South Thanet seat beside, from left, Nigel Farage the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) and Al Murray a comedian who performs as "The Pub Landlord" at the Winter Gardens in Margate, south east England, Friday, May 8, 2015. British Prime Minister David Cameron appeared poised to remain in power Friday, with early British election results and exit polls indicating his Conservatives had won a resounding victory and will return to 10 Downing Street in a stronger position than before. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:Matt Dunham/AP)
Nigel Farage Attends His Constituency Declaration(07 of40)
RAMSGATE, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Ukip leader Nigel Farage reacts as Conservative Party candidate Craig Mackinlay is announced as the winner of the Thanet South constituency on May 8, 2015 in Ramsgate, England. After the United Kingdom went to the polls yesterday the Conservative party are confirmed as the winners of a closely fought general election which has returned David Cameron as Prime Minister with a slender majority for his partyà (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
Nigel Farage Attends His Constituency Declaration(08 of40)
RAMSGATE, ENGLAND - MAY 08: UKIP leader Nigel Farage wipes his eye as he reacts as Conservative Party candidate Craig Mackinlay is announced as the winner of the Thanet South constituency on May 8, 2015 in Ramsgate, England. After the United Kingdom went to the polls yesterday the Conservative party are confirmed as the winners of a closely fought general election which has returned David Cameron as Prime Minister with a slender majority for his party. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
General Election 2015 aftermath - May 8th(09 of40)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage after losing his Thanet South seat to Conservative Craig Mackinlay who won by almost 3,000 votes, at the Winter Gardens in Margate, Kent. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
Nigel Farage Attends His Constituency Declaration(10 of40)
RAMSGATE, ENGLAND - MAY 08: UKIP leader Nigel Farage reacts as Conservative Party candidate Craig Mackinlay is announced as the winner of the Thanet South constituency on May 8, 2015 in Ramsgate, England. After the United Kingdom went to the polls yesterday the Conservative party are presumed winners of a closely fought general election which has returned David Cameron as most likely Prime Minister again with a slender majority for his party. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
General Election 2015 aftermath - May 8th(11 of40)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage after losing his Thanet South seat to Conservative Craig Mackinlay who won by almost 3,000 votes, at the Winter Gardens in Margate, Kent. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
UKIP's Nigel Farage Fails To Win Thanet South(12 of40)
Nigel Farage, leader of the U.K. Independence Party (UKIP), stands and waits for the results to be announced for the constituency of Thanet South in the 2015 general election in Thanet, U.K., on Friday, May 8, 2015. David Cameron is poised to return as U.K. prime minister at the head of majority Conservative government after pulling off a surprise election victory that was helped by a landslide for nationalists in Scotland. Photographer: Matthew Lloyd/Bloomberg via Getty Images (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
General Election 2015 aftermath - May 8th(13 of40)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage after losing his Thanet South seat to Conservative Craig Mackinlay who won by almost 3,000 votes, at the Winter Gardens in Margate, Kent. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
Nigel Farage Attends His Constituency Declaration(14 of40)
RAMSGATE, ENGLAND - MAY 08: UKIP leader Nigel Farage reacts as Conservative Party candidate Craig Mackinlay is announced as the winner of the Thanet South constituency on May 8, 2015 in Ramsgate, England. After the United Kingdom went to the polls yesterday the Conservative party are presumed winners of a closely fought general election which has returned David Cameron as most likely Prime Minister again with a slender majority for his party. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
APTOPIX Britain Election(15 of40)
Nigel Farage speaks during a press conference in which he resigned as the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) near a hotel in Broadstairs, south east England, Friday, May 8, 2015. The Conservative Party swept to power Friday in Britain's Parliamentary elections, winning an unexpected and resounding victory that returns Prime Minister David Cameron to 10 Downing Street in a stronger position than before. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Britain Election(16 of40)
Nigel Farage crosses his fingers after resigning as the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) near a hotel in Broadstairs, south east England, Friday, May 8, 2015. The Conservative Party swept to power Friday in Britain's Parliamentary elections, winning an unexpected and resounding victory that returns Prime Minister David Cameron to 10 Downing Street in a stronger position than before. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Britain Election(17 of40)
Nigel Farage the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) arrives for the announcement of the official count for the South Thanet parliamentary seat at the Winter Gardens in Margate, south east England, Friday, May 8, 2015. British Prime Minister David Cameron appeared poised to remain in power Friday, with early British election results and exit polls indicating his Conservative Party had won a resounding victory. Farage did not get elected to parliament.(AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Britain Election(18 of40)
Nigel Farage walks to get in a car to be driven away after resigning as the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) in a press conference near a hotel in Broadstairs, south east England, Friday, May 8, 2015. The Conservative Party swept to power Friday in Britain's Parliamentary elections, winning an unexpected and resounding victory that returns Prime Minister David Cameron to 10 Downing Street in a stronger position than before. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Britain Election(19 of40)
Nigel Farage speaks during a press conference in which he resigned as the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) near a hotel in Broadstairs, south east England, Friday, May 8, 2015. The Conservative Party swept to power Friday in Britain's Parliamentary elections, winning an unexpected and resounding victory that returns Prime Minister David Cameron to 10 Downing Street in a stronger position than before. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Britain Election(20 of40)
A dog walker passes by as Nigel Farage gives a television interview after resigning as the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) in a press conference near a hotel in Broadstairs, south east England, Friday, May 8, 2015. The Conservative Party swept to power Friday in Britain's Parliamentary elections, winning an unexpected and resounding victory that returns Prime Minister David Cameron to 10 Downing Street in a stronger position than before. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
UKIP's Nigel Farage Fails To Win Thanet South(21 of40)
Nigel Farage, leader of the U.K. Independence Party (UKIP), center, arrives for the count at Thanet South in the 2015 general election in Thanet, U.K., on Friday, May 8, 2015. David Cameron is poised to return as U.K. prime minister at the head of majority Conservative government after pulling off a surprise election victory that was helped by a landslide for nationalists in Scotland. Photographer: Matthew Lloyd/Bloomberg via Getty Images (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Nigel Farage Attends His Constituency Declaration(22 of40)
RAMSGATE, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Alastair James Hay, better known as comedian 'Al Murray' who portrays an English pub landlord, arrives to attend the ballot count in the South Thanet constituency on May 8, 2015 in Ramsgate, England. The United Kingdom has gone to the polls to vote for a new government in one of the most closely fought General Elections in recent history. With the result too close to call it is anticipated that there will be no overall clear majority winner and a coalition government will have to be formed once again. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
Nigel Farage Attends His Constituency Declaration(23 of40)
RAMSGATE, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Alastair James Hay, better known as comedian 'Al Murray' who portrays an English pub landlord, arrives to attend the ballot count in the South Thanet constituency on May 8, 2015 in Ramsgate, England. The United Kingdom has gone to the polls to vote for a new government in one of the most closely fought General Elections in recent history. With the result too close to call it is anticipated that there will be no overall clear majority winner and a coalition government will have to be formed once again. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
Nigel Farage Attends His Constituency Declaration(24 of40)
RAMSGATE, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Alastair James Hay, better known as comedian 'Al Murray' who portrays an English pub landlord, arrives to attend the ballot count in the South Thanet constituency on May 8, 2015 in Ramsgate, England. The United Kingdom has gone to the polls to vote for a new government in one of the most closely fought General Elections in recent history. With the result too close to call it is anticipated that there will be no overall clear majority winner and a coalition government will have to be formed once again. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
Nigel Farage Attends His Constituency Declaration(25 of40)
RAMSGATE, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Alastair James Hay, better known as comedian 'Al Murray' who portrays an English pub landlord, arrives to attend the ballot count in the South Thanet constituency on May 8, 2015 in Ramsgate, England. The United Kingdom has gone to the polls to vote for a new government in one of the most closely fought General Elections in recent history. With the result too close to call it is anticipated that there will be no overall clear majority winner and a coalition government will have to be formed once again. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
BRITAIN-VOTE(26 of40)
UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage speaks to media on arrival at a counting centre in Margate on May 8, 2015 the day after a general election. Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservatives looked on course today for a surprise victory in Britain's general election which would redefine the country's future in Europe and herald more austerity cuts. AFP PHOTO / NIKLAS HALLE'N (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:NIKLAS HALLE'N via Getty Images)
BRITAIN-VOTE(27 of40)
UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage speaks to media on arrival at a counting centre in Margate on May 8, 2015 the day after a general election. Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservatives looked on course today for a surprise victory in Britain's general election which would redefine the country's future in Europe and herald more austerity cuts. AFP PHOTO / NIKLAS HALLE'N (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:NIKLAS HALLE'N via Getty Images)
General Election 2015 Polling Day - May 7th(28 of40)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage after casting his vote at the Eastcliff community housing office in Ramsgate, as Britain goes to the ballot box today in the most uncertain General Election for decades, with no party on course to emerge a clear winner. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
Britain Election(29 of40)
Nigel Farage the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) points up at someone as he arrives to cast his vote at a polling station in Ramsgate, south east England, Thursday, May 7, 2015. Polls have opened in Britain's national election, a contest that is expected to produce an ambiguous result, a period of frantic political horse-trading and a bout of national soul-searching. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:Matt Dunham/AP)
General Election 2015 Polling Day - May 7th(30 of40)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage arrives to cast his vote at the Eastcliff community housing office in Ramsgate, as Britain goes to the ballot box today in the most uncertain General Election for decades, with no party on course to emerge a clear winner. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
Leader Of UKIP, Nigel Farage, Casts His Vote As The UK Goes To The Polls(31 of40)
RAMSGATE, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Ukip leader Nigel Farage leaves after casting his vote for the South Thanet constituency on May 7, 2015 in Ramsgate, England. The United Kingdom has gone to the polls to vote for a new government in one of the most closely fought General Elections in recent history. With the result too close to call it is anticipated that there will be no overall clear majority winner and a coalition government will have to be formed once again. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
General Election 2015 Polling Day - May 7th(32 of40)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage after casting his vote at the Eastcliff community housing office in Ramsgate, as Britain goes to the ballot box today in the most uncertain General Election for decades, with no party on course to emerge a clear winner. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
Leader Of UKIP, Nigel Farage, Casts His Vote As The UK Goes To The Polls(33 of40)
RAMSGATE, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Ukip leader Nigel Farage leaves after casting his vote for the South Thanet constituency on May 7, 2015 in Ramsgate, England. The United Kingdom has gone to the polls to vote for a new government in one of the most closely fought General Elections in recent history. With the result too close to call it is anticipated that there will be no overall clear majority winner and a coalition government will have to be formed once again. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
UKIP's Nigel Farage Fails To Win Thanet South(34 of40)
Nigel Farage, leader of the U.K. Independence Party (UKIP), center, waits for the results for the constituency of Thanet South to be announced in the 2015 general election in Thanet, U.K., on Friday, May 8, 2015. David Cameron is poised to return as U.K. prime minister at the head of majority Conservative government after pulling off a surprise election victory that was helped by a landslide for nationalists in Scotland. Photographer: Matthew Lloyd/Bloomberg via Getty Images (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Britain Election(35 of40)
Nigel Farage the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) steps out after casting his vote at a polling station in Ramsgate, south east England, Thursday, May 7, 2015. Polls have opened in Britain's national election, a contest that is expected to produce an ambiguous result, a period of frantic political horse-trading and a bout of national soul-searching. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
APTOPIX Britain Election(36 of40)
Nigel Farage the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) poses for the media as he leaves after casting his vote at a polling station in Ramsgate, south east England, Thursday, May 7, 2015. Polls have opened in Britain's national election, a contest that is expected to produce an ambiguous result, a period of frantic political horse-trading and a bout of national soul-searching. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Leader Of UKIP, Nigel Farage, Casts His Vote As The UK Goes To The Polls(37 of40)
RAMSGATE, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Ukip leader Nigel Farage leaves after casting his vote for the South Thanet constituency on May 7, 2015 in Ramsgate, England. The United Kingdom has gone to the polls to vote for a new government in one of the most closely fought General Elections in recent history. With the result too close to call it is anticipated that there will be no overall clear majority winner and a coalition government will have to be formed once again. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
BRITAIN-VOTE-OPEN(38 of40)
UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage leaves after casting his vote in Ramsgate in south east England, on May 7, 2015, as Britain holds a general election. Polls opened today in Britain's closest general election for decades with voters set to decide between the Conservatives of Prime Minister David Cameron, Ed Miliband's Labour and a host of smaller parties. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:BEN STANSALL via Getty Images)
BRITAIN-VOTE-OPEN(39 of40)
UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage leaves after casting his vote in Ramsgate in south east England, on May 7, 2015, as Britain holds a general election. Polls opened today in Britain's closest general election for decades with voters set to decide between the Conservatives of Prime Minister David Cameron, Ed Miliband's Labour and a host of smaller parties. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:BEN STANSALL via Getty Images)
Leader Of UKIP, Nigel Farage, Casts His Vote As The UK Goes To The Polls(40 of40)
RAMSGATE, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Ukip leader Nigel Farage arrives to cast his vote for the South Thanet constituency on May 7, 2015 in Ramsgate, England. The United Kingdom has gone to the polls to vote for a new government in one of the most closely fought General Elections in recent history. With the result too close to call it is anticipated that there will be no overall clear majority winner and a coalition government will have to be formed once again. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
Mr Farage added: "There was an earthquake in this election. It happened in Scotland, and I think what you saw were a lot of voters so scared of that Labour-SNP coalition that they shifted towards the Conservatives.
"That included some of the people here who voted Ukip last time round.
"But I saw another shift in this election and I saw Ukip the party, apparently the party for retired old colonels, suddenly the party for people under 30, particularly young working women. There is a big change going on in politics."
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Nigel Farage - General Election 2015
General Election 2015 campaign - May 5th(01 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage (centre left) is joined by Douglas Carswell (centre right) Ukip parliamentary candidate for Clacton, while canvassing for support during a walk about in Sandwich, Kent, as he continues his campaign for the Thanet South seat in the General Election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - May 5th(02 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage (centre) meets supporters while canvassing for support during a walk about in Sandwich, Kent, as he continues his campaign for the Thanet South seat in the General Election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - May 5th(03 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage (right) is joined by Douglas Carswell (left) Ukip parliamentary candidate for Clacton, while canvassing for support during a walk about in Sandwich, Kent, as he continues his campaign for the Thanet South seat in the General Election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - May 5th(04 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage (centre) meets supporters while canvassing for support during a walk about in Sandwich, Kent, as he continues his campaign for the Thanet South seat in the General Election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
Britain election 2015 - UKIP(05 of105)
UKIP leader Nigel Farage attends an election rally in Margate, United Kingdom, 04 May 2015. Farage who is a famous right-wing populist meets potential voters in this socially weak area. Britain heads to the polls in the general election which will take place on 07 May 2015. Photo:BRITTASCHULTEJANS/dpa (credit:Bitta Schultejans/DPA)
Britain election 2015 - UKIP(06 of105)
UKIP leader Nigel Farage gestures during an election rally in Margate, United Kingdom, 04 May 2015. Farage who is a famous right-wing populist meets potential voters in this socially weak area. Britain heads to the polls in the general election which will take place on 07 May 2015. Photo:BRITTASCHULTEJANS/dpa (credit:Bitta Schultejans/DPA)
General Election 2015 campaign - May 4(07 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage (centre) meets members of the public during the General Election campaign in Cliftonville, Kent. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - May 4(08 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage (third right) meets members of the public during the General Election campaign in Cliftonville, Kent. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - May 4(09 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage is embraced by a supporter during the General Election campaign in Cliftonville, Kent. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - May 4(10 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage meets a member of the public during the General Election campaign in Cliftonville, Kent. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - May 4(11 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage meets a member of the public during the General Election campaign in Cliftonville, Kent. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - May 4(12 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage (centre) meets members of the public at the Belle Vue public house during the General Election campaign in Cliftonville, Kent. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - May 2nd(13 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage toasts the arrival of the Royal baby at a public house in Ramsgate, Kent, during a day of campaigning for the Thanet South seat at the upcoming General Election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 30th(14 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage receives a gift by a French sculptor during a General Election campaign visit to Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 30th(15 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage, with Chris Adams (left) Ukip parlimentary candidate for Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, is mobbed by media and supporters during a General Election campaign visit to the town. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 30th(16 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage, with Chris Adams (left) Ukip parlimentary candidate for Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, greets a supporter during a General Election campaign visit to the town. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 30th(17 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage receives a gift by a French sculptor during a General Election campaign visit to Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 30th(18 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage is mobbed by media and supporters during a General Election campaign visit to Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 28th(19 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage, during a visit to the Respondez contact centre, in Hartlepool, during a General Election campaign visit. (credit:Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)
Nigel Farage Invites Veterans For A St George's Day Drink(20 of105)
RAMSGATE, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage celebrates St George's Day with a pint in the Northwood Club after meeting veterans on April 23, 2015 in Ramsgate, England. Saint George is the Patron Saint of England, who was born of Christian parents in Cappadocia, an area which is now in Eastern Turkey, in the 3rd century. Various countries commemorate his death on April 23 every year. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) (credit:Peter Macdiarmid via Getty Images)
Britain ANZAC Day(21 of105)
Nigel Farage, left, leader of Britain's UKIP party ahead of a ceremony at the Cenotaph to commemorate ANZAC Day and the Centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign in Whitehall, London, Saturday, April 25, 2015. The ANZAC Day memorial Saturday marks the 100th anniversary of the 1915 Gallipoli landings, the first major military action fought by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (credit:Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 23rd(22 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage enjoys a pint of beer behind the bar of the Northwood Club in Ramsgate, Kent, during an election campaign visit. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 23rd(23 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage tries on a hat behind the bar of the Northwood Club in Ramsgate, Kent, during an election campaign visit. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 21st(24 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage tries on a hat with help of shop owner Debbie Barwick during a visit to Revivals vintage clothes shop in Canterbury, Kent, on the day he said Ukip was a backer of Britain's small businesses. (credit:Tom Pugh/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 21st(25 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage tries on a hat with help of shop owner Debbie Barwick during a visit to Revivals vintage clothes shop in Canterbury, Kent, on the day he said Ukip was a backer of Britain's small businesses. (credit:Tom Pugh/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 21st(26 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage tries on a hat with help of shop owner Debbie Barwick during a visit to Revivals vintage clothes shop in Canterbury, Kent, on the day he said Ukip was a backer of Britain's small businesses. (credit:Tom Pugh/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 20th(27 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage (centre) accompanied by Mark Reckless (left), Ukip candidate for Rochester and Strood, shakes the hand of Bob Peters from City Books shop in Rochester High Street, Kent, during a general election campaign walk about. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 20th(28 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage sits down for a cup of tea in Tiny Tims tea shop in Rochester High Street, Kent, during a general election campaign walk about in the city. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 20th(29 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage looks at collectables in the City Books shop in Rochester High Street, Kent, during a general election campaign walk about in the city. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
UKIP Hold Public Meetings In Sandwich And Ramsgate(30 of105)
SANDWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: UKIP leader Nigel Farage signs books after a public meeting on April 18, 2015 in Sandwich, England. Mr Farage is holding several public meetings across the county today. Britain goes to the polls in a General Election on May 7. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 15th(31 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage looks at items being made in the wood craft room as he meets veterans and staff during a visit to the Futures for Heroes centre near Sandwich in Kent as he continues his campaign for the South Thanet seat at the General Election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 15th(32 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage looks at items being made in the wood craft room as he meets veterans and staff during a visit to the Futures for Heroes centre near Sandwich in Kent as he continues his campaign for the South Thanet seat at the General Election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 15th(33 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage looks at items being made in the wood craft room as he meets veterans and staff during a visit to the Futures for Heroes centre near Sandwich in Kent as he continues his campaign for the South Thanet seat at the General Election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 15th(34 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage meets veteran Andrew Ferris, a former soldier with the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment in the art room of the Futures for Heroes centre near Sandwich in Kent as he continues his campaign for the South Thanet seat at the General Election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 15th(35 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage looks at items being made in the wood craft room as he meets veterans and staff during a visit to the Futures for Heroes centre near Sandwich in Kent as he continues his campaign for the South Thanet seat at the General Election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 15th(36 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage during the launch the Party's manifesto at the Thurrock Hotel in Essex. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
UKIP Leader Leaves Express Newspaper's Office The Day After Receiving £1Million Donation From The Proprietor(37 of105)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Nigel Farage, leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), leaves The Northern & Shell Building on April 17, 2015 in London, England. Richard Desmond, owner of Northern and Shell Media Group which publishes the Daily and Sunday Express newspapers, has donated £1m to UKIP. The UK goes to the polls in a General Election on May 7. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images) (credit:Rob Stothard via Getty Images)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 11th(38 of105)
UKIP leader Nigel Farage enjoys a cup of coffee at The Racing Greyhound pub in Ramsgate, South Thanet, as he joins an action day during the campaign trail for the general election. (credit:Isabel Infantes/EMPICS Entertainment)
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UKIP leader Nigel Farage enjoys a cup of coffee at The Racing Greyhound pub in Ramsgate, South Thanet, as he joins an action day during the campaign trail for the general election. (credit:Isabel Infantes/EMPICS Entertainment)
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Campaigners against UKIP from Thanet stand up to UKIP demonstrate outside the party's office in Ramsgate, South Thanet. Leader (credit:Isabel Infantes/EMPICS Entertainment)
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A UKIP supporter holds UKIP merchandising for canvassing in Ramsgate, South Thanet. (credit:Isabel Infantes/EMPICS Entertainment)
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UKIP supporters go on canvassing in Ramsgate, South Thanet. Leader (credit:Isabel Infantes/EMPICS Entertainment)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 11th(43 of105)
UKIP's merchandising is displayed on the party's bus and a car in Ramsgate, South Thanet. (credit:Isabel Infantes/EMPICS Entertainment)
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Ukip Leader Nigel Farage talks to local people while canvassing in Broadstairs, Kent, as he continues his campaign trail for the South Thanet seat at the general election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
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Ukip leader Nigel Farage is joined by Tim Aker (right) Ukip's prospective parliamentry candidate for Thurrock while canvassing in Broadstairs, Kent, as he continues his campaign trail for the South Thanet seat at the general election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
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Ukip leader Nigel Farage gives an interview while canvassing in Broadstairs, Kent, as he continues his campaign trail for the South Thanet seat at the general election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 9th(47 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage meets a supporter as he visits Broadstairs beach in Broadstairs, Kent, as he continues his campaign for the South Thanet seat at the general election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
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Ukip Leader Nigel Farage meets a supporter as he visits Broadstairs beach in Broadstairs, Kent, as he continues his campaign for the South Thanet seat at the general election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
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Ukip Leader Nigel Farage during an interview while on a visit to Broadstairs, Kent, as he continues his campaign for the South Thanet seat at the general election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 11th(50 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage talks to local people while canvassing in Broadstairs, Kent, as he continues his campaign trail for the South Thanet seat at the general election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 11th(51 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage talks to local people while canvassing in Broadstairs, Kent, as he continues his campaign trail for the South Thanet seat at the general election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 11th(52 of105)
An UKIP supporter enjoy a coffee outside The Racing Greyhound pub in Ramsgate, South Thanet, as he waits for leader Nigel Farage on an action day at Ramsgate ahead of the campaign trail for the general election. (credit:Isabel Infantes/EMPICS Entertainment)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 11th(53 of105)
An UKIP supporter shows off his T-shirt to promote The Purple Revolution book by leader Nigel Farage. UKIP's leader Nigel Farage on an action day at Ramsgate ahead of the campaign trail for the general election. (credit:Isabel Infantes/EMPICS Entertainment)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 12th(54 of105)
Ukip leader Nigel Farage talks with local people whilst canvassing in Ramsgate, Kent, as he continues his campaign trail for the South Thanet seat at the General Election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
UKIP Hold Public Meetings In Sandwich And Ramsgate(55 of105)
SANDWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: UKIP leader Nigel Farage signs books after a public meeting on April 18, 2015 in Sandwich, England. Mr Farage is holding several public meetings across the county today. Britain goes to the polls in a General Election on May 7. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)
UKIP Hold Public Meetings In Sandwich And Ramsgate(56 of105)
RAMSGATE, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: UKIP leader Nigel Farage signs books after a public meeting on April 18, 2015 in Ramsgate, England. Mr Farage is holding several public meetings across the county today. Britain goes to the polls in a General Election on May 7. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)
UKIP Hold Public Meetings In Sandwich And Ramsgate(57 of105)
RAMSGATE, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: UKIP leader Nigel Farage gestures as he waits to speak during a public meeting on April 18, 2015 in Ramsgate, England. Mr Farage is holding several public meetings across the county today. Britain goes to the polls in a General Election on May 7. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)
On The General Election Campaign Trail With UKIP Party Leader Nigel Farage(58 of105)
GRIMSBY, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 08: United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage and UKIP candidate Victoria Ayling prepare to board the Grimsby pilot boat during campaigning on April 8, 2015 in Grimsby, United Kingdom. Yesterday UKIP outlined it's plans on armed forces saying that it would cut foreign aid in order to spend 2% of GDP on defence and nominate a veterans minister. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
On The General Election Campaign Trail With UKIP Party Leader Nigel Farage(59 of105)
GRIMSBY, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 08: United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage and reality tv star Joey Essex on board the Grimsby pilot boat during campaigning on April 8, 2015 in Grimsby, United Kingdom. Yesterday UKIP outlined it's plans on armed forces saying that it would cut foreign aid in order to spend 2% of GDP on defence and nominate a veterans minister. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
On The General Election Campaign Trail With UKIP Party Leader Nigel Farage(60 of105)
GRIMSBY, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 08: United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage boards the Grimsby pilot boat during campaigning on April 8, 2015 in Grimsby, United Kingdom. Yesterday UKIP outlined it's plans on armed forces saying that it would cut foreign aid in order to spend 2% of GDP on defence and nominate a veterans minister. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
On The General Election Campaign Trail With UKIP Party Leader Nigel Farage(61 of105)
GRIMSBY, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 08: United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage and reality tv star Joey Essex on board the Grimsby pilot boat during campaigning on April 8, 2015 in Grimsby, United Kingdom. Yesterday UKIP outlined it's plans on armed forces saying that it would cut foreign aid in order to spend 2% of GDP on defence and nominate a veterans minister. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
On The General Election Campaign Trail With UKIP Party Leader Nigel Farage(62 of105)
GRIMSBY, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 08: United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage boards the Grimsby pilot boat during campaigning on April 8, 2015 in Grimsby, United Kingdom. Yesterday UKIP outlined it's plans on armed forces saying that it would cut foreign aid in order to spend 2% of GDP on defence and nominate a veterans minister. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 8th(63 of105)
Comic Al Murray, also known as the Pub Landlord, arrives at Thanet District Council offices in Margate, Kent, to hand in his nomination papers as he stands in the South Thanet seat against Ukip leader Nigel Farage. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
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UKIP leader Nigel Farage meets reality TV star Joey Essex on the campaign trail in Grimsby. (credit:Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 8th(65 of105)
A small demonstration takes places before UKIP leader Nigel Farage give a speech at Grimsby Town Hall. (credit:Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 8th(66 of105)
A small demonstration takes places before UKIP leader Nigel Farage give a speech at Grimsby Town Hall. (credit:Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 9th(67 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage (left) with prospective Ukip Councillor George Rusiecki visits Broadstairs beach in Broadstairs, Kent, as he continues his campaign for the South Thanet seat at the general election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
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The Only Way is Essex star Joey Essex arrives to join Nigel Farage on the campaign trail in Grimsby. (credit:Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire)
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UKIP leader Nigel Farage meets candidate Victoria Ayling on the campaign trail in Grimsby. (credit:Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire)
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UKIP leader Nigel Farage on the campaign trail in Grimsby. (credit:Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 9th(71 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage meets a supporter as he visits Broadstairs beach in Broadstairs, Kent, as he continues his campaign for the South Thanet seat at the general election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 9th(72 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage meets supporters as he visits Broadstairs beach in Broadstairs, Kent, as he continues his campaign for the South Thanet seat at the general election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 9th(73 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage (left) with prospective Ukip Councillor George Rusiecki visits Broadstairs beach in Broadstairs, Kent, as he continues his campaign for the South Thanet seat at the general election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 9th(74 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage (left) with prospective Ukip Councillor George Rusiecki visits Broadstairs beach in Broadstairs, Kent, as he continues his campaign for the South Thanet seat at the general election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 9th(75 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage meets a supporter as he visits Broadstairs beach in Broadstairs, Kent, as he continues his campaign for the South Thanet seat at the general election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 9th(76 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage meets John Nichols of the Thanet Fishing Association during a visit to Broadstairs, Kent, as he continues his campaign for the South Thanet seat at the general election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 9th(77 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage meets John Nichols of the Thanet Fishing Association during a visit to Broadstairs, Kent, as he continues his campaign for the South Thanet seat at the general election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 9th(78 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage meets John Nichols of the Thanet Fishing Association during a visit to Broadstairs, Kent, as he continues his campaign for the South Thanet seat at the general election. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 10th(79 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage watches a helipcopter after unveiling a campaign poster as he visits Heli Charter in Manston, Kent while on the General Election campaign trail. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
General Election 2015 campaign - April 10th(80 of105)
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage is joined by supporters after unveiling a campaign poster as he visits Heli Charter in Manston, Kent while on the General Election campaign trail. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
Regional Campaigning With UKIP Member Douglas Carswell Ahead Of U.K. General Election(81 of105)
Douglas Carswell, member of parliament for the U.K. Independence Party (UKIP), left, hands an election campaign leaflet to an elderly resident as canvasses for votes ahead of the May 7 general election, in Clacton-on-Sea, U.K., on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Nigel Farage, the leader of UKIP, told the Sunday Times that 'more than handful' of Conservative lawmakers could defect to his party if the election result forces the Conservatives to enter a coalition with the Liberal Democrat party again and weaken their commitment to a referendum on membership in the European Union. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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Leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) Nigel Farage speaks to local fishermen at the docks in Boston, Lincolnshire on April 8, 2015. Farage is campaigning around Lincolnshire in the run-up to the UK general elections in May where UKIP hope to win large parts of the constituency. Boston and surrounding areas have seen mass immigration of European nationals since Britain entered into the EU.AFP PHOTO/Lindsey Parnaby (Photo credit should read LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LINDSEY PARNABY via Getty Images)
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Leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) Nigel Farage speaks to media as he meets local fishermen at the docks in Boston, Lincolnshire on April 8, 2015. Farage is campaigning around Lincolnshire in the run-up to the UK general elections in May where UKIP hope to win large parts of the constituency. Boston and surrounding areas have seen mass immigration of European nationals since Britain entered into the EU.AFP PHOTO/Lindsey Parnaby (Photo credit should read LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LINDSEY PARNABY via Getty Images)
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Leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) Nigel Farage speaks to local fishermen at the docks in Boston, Lincolnshire on April 8, 2015. Farage is campaigning around Lincolnshire in the run-up to the UK general elections in May where UKIP hope to win large parts of the constituency. Boston and surrounding areas have seen mass immigration of European nationals since Britain entered into the EU.AFP PHOTO/Lindsey Parnaby (Photo credit should read LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LINDSEY PARNABY via Getty Images)
On The General Election Campaign Trail With UKIP Party Leader Nigel Farage(85 of105)
GRIMSBY, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 08: United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage (C) talks to the press during campaigning on April 8, 2015 in Grimsby, United Kingdom. During his vist to the northern fishing port Farage announced in Grimsby that a system similar to that operating in Norway could revitalise Britain's fishing industry. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
On The General Election Campaign Trail With UKIP Party Leader Nigel Farage(86 of105)
GRIMSBY, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 08: United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage (R) and reality tv star Joey Essex on board the Grimsby pilot boat during campaigning on April 8, 2015 in Grimsby, United Kingdom. During his vist to the northern fishing port Farage announced in Grimsby that a system similar to that operating in Norway could revitalise Britain's fishing industry. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
On The General Election Campaign Trail With UKIP Party Leader Nigel Farage(87 of105)
GRIMSBY, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 08: United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage (L) is interviewed by reality tv star Joey Essex (2ndR) during campaigning on April 8, 2015 in Grimsby, United Kingdom. During his vist to the northern fishing port Farage announced in Grimsby that a system similar to that operating in Norway could revitalise Britain's fishing industry. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
On The General Election Campaign Trail With UKIP Party Leader Nigel Farage(88 of105)
GRIMSBY, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 08: United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage unveils UKIP's latest campaign poster in support of the fishing industry during campaigning on April 8, 2015 in Grimsby, United Kingdom. During his vist to the northern fishing port Farage announced in Grimsby that a system similar to that operating in Norway could revitalise Britain's fishing industry.(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
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Leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) Nigel Farage (L) attends a photocall with local UKIP candidate Robin Hunter-Clarke after speaking to local fishermen at the docks in Boston, Lincolnshire on April 8, 2015. Farage is campaigning around Lincolnshire in the run-up to the UK general elections in May where UKIP hope to win large parts of the constituency. Boston and surrounding areas have seen mass immigration of European nationals since Britain entered into the EU.AFP PHOTO/Lindsey Parnaby (Photo credit should read LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LINDSEY PARNABY via Getty Images)
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Leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) Nigel Farage arrives to meet local fishermen at the docks in Boston, Lincolnshire on April 8, 2015. Farage is campaigning around Lincolnshire in the run-up to the UK general elections in May where UKIP hope to win large parts of the constituency. Boston and surrounding areas have seen mass immigration of European nationals since Britain entered into the EU.AFP PHOTO/Lindsey Parnaby (Photo credit should read LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LINDSEY PARNABY via Getty Images)
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Leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) Nigel Farage speaks to local fishermen at the docks in Boston, Lincolnshire on April 8, 2015. Farage is campaigning around Lincolnshire in the run-up to the UK general elections in May where UKIP hope to win large parts of the constituency. Boston and surrounding areas have seen mass immigration of European nationals since Britain entered into the EU.AFP PHOTO/Lindsey Parnaby (Photo credit should read LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LINDSEY PARNABY via Getty Images)
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Leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) Nigel Farage speaks to local fishermen at the docks in Boston, Lincolnshire on April 8, 2015. Farage is campaigning around Lincolnshire in the run-up to the UK general elections in May where UKIP hope to win large parts of the constituency. Boston and surrounding areas have seen mass immigration of European nationals since Britain entered into the EU.AFP PHOTO/Lindsey Parnaby (Photo credit should read LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LINDSEY PARNABY via Getty Images)
On The General Election Campaign Trail With UKIP Party Leader Nigel Farage(93 of105)
GRIMSBY, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 08: UKIP candidate Victoria Ayling (C) waits for United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage to arrive at the Hope & Anchor pub. A planned pub lunch was later cancelled, as campaigning continues on April 8, 2015 in Grimsby, United Kingdom. Mr Farage announced in Grimsby that a system similar to one operating in Norway could revitalise Britain's fishing industry. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
On The General Election Campaign Trail With UKIP Party Leader Nigel Farage(94 of105)
GRIMSBY, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 08: Members of the public and supporters listen to United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage talk inside Grimsby Town Hall as campaigning continues on April 8, 2015 in Grimsby, United Kingdom. Mr Farage announced in Grimsby that a system similar to one operating in Norway could revitalise Britain's fishing industry. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
On The General Election Campaign Trail With UKIP Party Leader Nigel Farage(95 of105)
BOSTON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 08: United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage (C) is surrounded by the press as campaigning continues on April 8, 2015 in Boston, United Kingdom. Mr Farage announced in Grimsby that a system similar to one operating in Norway could revitalise Britain's fishing industry. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
On The General Election Campaign Trail With UKIP Party Leader Nigel Farage(96 of105)
BOSTON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 08: Supporters and members of the public look on as United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) leader Nigel Farage makes a speech at Haven High Academy as campaigning continues on April 8, 2015 in Boston, United Kingdom. Mr Farage announced in Grimsby that a system similar to one operating in Norway could revitalise Britain's fishing industry. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Christopher Furlong via Getty Images)
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Nigel Farage the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) speaks to the media backdropped by a poster unveiled for his party's immigration campaign launch for the British general election, in St Margaret's Bay, near Dover, on the south east coast of England, Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Britain goes to the polls for a general election on May 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Nigel Farage the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) poses for photographers after an immigration poster campaign launch for the British general election, in St Margaret's Bay, near Dover, on the south east coast of England, Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Britain goes to the polls for a general election on May 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Nigel Farage the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) speaks to the media backdropped by a poster unveiled for his party's immigration campaign launch for the British general election, in St Margaret's Bay, near Dover, on the south east coast of England, Tuesday, March 31, 2015. The election campaign is getting underway for the contending parties in preparation for upcoming May 7 General Election. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Britain Election(100 of105)
Nigel Farage the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) gives a broadcast interview backdropped by a poster unveiled for his party's immigration campaign launch for the British general election, in St Margaret's Bay, near Dover, on the south east coast of England, Tuesday, March 31, 2015. The election campaign is getting underway for the contending parties in preparation for upcoming May 7 General Election. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Television camera tripods stand to one-side as Nigel Farage the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) is surrounded by members of the media at right backdropped by a poster unveiled for his party's immigration campaign launch for the British general election, in St Margaret's Bay, near Dover, on the south east coast of England, Tuesday, March 31, 2015. The election campaign is getting underway for the contending parties in preparation for upcoming May 7 General Election. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Nigel Farage the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) speaks to the media backdropped by a poster unveiled for his party's immigration campaign launch for the British general election, in St Margaret's Bay, near Dover, on the south east coast of England, Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Britain goes to the polls for a general election on May 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Nigel Farage the leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) poses for photographers after an immigration poster campaign launch for the British general election, in St Margaret's Bay, near Dover, on the south east coast of England, Tuesday, March 31, 2015. The election campaign is getting underway for the contending parties in preparation for upcoming May 7 General Election. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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British lawmaker Nigel Farage talks to the media as he launches a poster campaign for the general election for his UKIP party in London Monday, March 30, 2015. The United Kingdom will go to the polls for a general election on May 7. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Leader of UKIP Nigel Farage, on the campaign trail in Wendover after revealing an election poster stating his party's opposition to the HS2 train line through Buckinghamshire. (credit:Chris Radburn/PA Wire)