Official Nicky G on QT thread...

in european elections. they wouldn't do so well in general elections.

many people use it as a protest vote in the european elections, to basically say they don't want to be in europe.

exactly. In terms of representation they have 2MEPs and a handful of councillors and possibly have reached their peak. Doesn't mean that anyone can be complacent and it is a shame that the political system in the country is in such disrepute with the expense stuff recently. But I don't think that we need to respond hysterically as some have done just cos someone from a minor party appears on TV