10 Oct 2014

Ukip’s long climb up the greasy pole – graphic

In 1994, Ukip fought its first parliamentary by-election, with Nigel Farage just beating the Monster Raving Loony party. Twenty years later, it has won its first seat at Westminster.

In 1994, Ukip fought its first parliamentary by-election, with Nigel Farage just beating the Monster Raving Loony party. Twenty years later, it has won its first seat at Westminster (Reuters)