The results mean, unlike the Idle Man, most Labour MP's will have trouble sleeping. Not of course over the problems that face the country, but over their careers. The Disasters in Wales and the South West are just bigger blackspots in a nationwide picture of misery for the Labour Party (and I am sorry to say I cannot find even a smidgen of sympathy for their plight).
The Conservative Leadership will be pleased at their share of the vote. Plus MEP Daniel Hannan confirmed his celebrity status with his acceptance statement:
For the Lib Dems a slightly disappointing night, but at the end of it all one seat gained.
But for The Greens and UKIP a good night and for the pariahs of the far right the BNP, a night of joyous celebration having not just achieved one MEP, but two!
Whilst the rest of today will be interesting for those who follow the Westminster Soap Opera, but as for actually getting to grips with the problems that face the country and need to address the underlying reasons for the BNP success, another wasted day.
At close of play tonight the results were:
The Conservative Leadership will be pleased at their share of the vote. Plus MEP Daniel Hannan confirmed his celebrity status with his acceptance statement:
For the Lib Dems a slightly disappointing night, but at the end of it all one seat gained.
But for The Greens and UKIP a good night and for the pariahs of the far right the BNP, a night of joyous celebration having not just achieved one MEP, but two!
Whilst the rest of today will be interesting for those who follow the Westminster Soap Opera, but as for actually getting to grips with the problems that face the country and need to address the underlying reasons for the BNP success, another wasted day.
At close of play tonight the results were:
- Conservatives 24 (+1)
- UKIP 13 (+1)
- Labour 11 (-5)
- Lib Dems 10 (+1)
- Green 2 (No Change)
- BNP 2 (+2)
- Plaid Cymru 1 (No Change)
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