'The rise (and fall) of UKIP.' - The Election of May 2015

With  the increased membership of Nigel Farages UK Independence Party, and some hoping for a UKIP and Tory coalition,  a strong Conservative win was not expected. However, on May 6th, it was confirmed that David Cameron would continue to reside in 10 Downing Street for another 5 years.

During early 2015, the supposed 'rise of UKIP' proved a threat to the surrounding parties, Although UKIP only held 1 seat in Clacton, by Douglass Carswell, Converstive and Labour had to ensure their party ties were strong to not lose any seats to the UK Independence Party. Nigel Farage attempted to concentrate his party in certain constituencies, to avoid a large number of votes spread across the county but a low number of seats - which is, ironically what exactly happened when the figures of the election were published the following day. 

Despite over 3,000,000 votes, more than the SNP and Liberal Democrats combined, UKIP dismally only won and held the seat in Clacton. 

 Since then, Mr. Farage publicly announced that hw would be stepping down as the parties leader, just like other party leaders did the following days of the election. However, his application to step down was declined, so now, with no choice of his own, Nigel Farage continues to lead the party- however, will they make a dramatic comeback in 2020?