[European elections 2014 in the United Kingdom: Results] UKIP clinch European elections victory, Lib Dems plunge

The UK Independence Party won the EU election in the UK, according to the results of the poll which took place on the 22 May 2014. The party led by Nigel Farage scored 27.5% of the votes, higher than the 25.4% obtained by the Labour Party. The Liberal Democrats got the biggest defeat, losing 10 of the 11 seats from the previous election.

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ESO: Background information: European Parliament election, 2014 (United Kingdom) [UK and the European elections 2014] http://www.europeansources.info/record/european-parliament-election-2014-united-kingdom-uk-and-the-european-elections-2014/

ESO: Background information: European Parliament - Election, 22 - 25 May 2014. Results http://www.europeansources.info/record/european-parliament-election-22-25-may-2014-results/

ESO: Background information: Warfare between Eurosceptic camps: Le Pen v Farage http://www.europeansources.info/record/warfare-between-eurosceptic-camps-le-pen-v-farage/

EurActiv, 27.05.14: British influence will wane in new EU Parliament http://www.euractiv.com/sections/eu-elections-2014/british-influence-will-wane-new-eu-parliament-302415

Spiegel Online International, 27.05.14: Lurching Right: UKIP Win Creates Pressure for Cameron and Europe http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/ukip-wins-big-in-britain-and-creates-challenge-for-cameron-and-europe-a-971968.html

The Conversation, 30.05.14: UKIP founder: a genuine debate over Europe has been hijacked by racism and stupidity http://theconversation.com/ukip-founder-a-genuine-debate-over-europe-has-been-hijacked-by-racism-and-stupidity-27307

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