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The Ukip leader says the move would, in part, be paid for by slashing the UK's foreign aid budget.

Ukip leader and staunch anti-federalist Nigel Farage backs Europe for Ryder Cup glory.

Accounts manager Ramirez stole money from the private members' club to fund his gambling addiction.

The Tory peer is now financial services and capital markets union commissioner.

Survation says most young people do not feel that any of the main political parties represents them.

Douglas Carswell defection from Tories set to give anti-immigration party its first MP in by-election

Conservative MP drops bombshell on David Cameron by joining Ukip.

Douglas Carswell quits Conservatives and declares prime minister "is not serious" about EU reform.

Farage will be up against former UKIP leader Craig MacKinlay in South Thanet seat.

MEP coaches young party members to 'pick up little moments' from Hitler's style of public speaking.

Ukip leader targets seat in Kent to get into parliament.

Party doubles its profits from commercial activities and donations have trebled.

Former prime minister of Luxembourg wins EU vote 26 to 2 in blow to UK PM

Europhobic coalition fails to meet EU requirements to form official Parliament group in Strasbourg

Ukip and Five Star Movement unveil Europe of Freedom and Democracy Group to be 'people's voice'

Royals remain significantly more popular with UK citizens than any Westminster politician.

David Cameron will be hugely relieved by the Tory victory but the by-election result failed to burst Ukip's bubble

Former EU trade commissioner and Labour lord plays down Ukip electoral success.

The former Prime Minister also backed David Cameron's EU referendum pledged

LBC caller describes Lib Dem wipe-out at polls to 'Godzilla stomping all over Tokyo'.

Political Times: The Results of the Local and European Elections 2014

From the granddaughter of a notorious dictator to a 72-year old Polish xenophobe – these elections have thrown up a veritable motley crew.

'You haven't heard the last of us,' says Ukip's Farage, while National Front surges in France.

Best photos of the day: 23 May 2014.

Voters deliver strong statement to big three parties at 2014 local elections

ONS says net migration jumped by 35,000 from 2012 when net migration numbers hit 177,000.

Lewisham politician Peter Lello wants to become mayor of London borough

Farage's sums don't add up - and his atavistic view of Britain is decades out of date.

Chancellor George Osborne attacks both left and right in speech to Confederation of British Industry.

Ukip is hoping to build up local support in areas like Great Yarmouth in order to break in to Westminster.