Patrick O’Flynn says UKIP have “probably maxed out” its potential to gain votes from the Tories
At present, UKIP poses more of a threat to the Conservatives than Labour.
Perhaps Cllr Parsons has ambitions to become a UKIP MEP and return to a life of lavish expenses.
New polling shows Labour cruising on 61 per cent, with UKIP in second on 15 per cent and the Tories in a close third on 14 per cent.
Might it be a battle of two separate two-horse races?
Humour is the most effective response to such unpleasant proposals.
The conventional wisdom is that UKIP’s new voters are disaffected Tories. Nigel Farage insists they come from all parties and none. Who is right?
But most of these want a vote-swapping or standing down arrangement rather than a fully-blown deal or merger.
A major change is underway in euroscepticism – flamboyant but futile cavaliers are being replaced by roundheads who want to win this war.
As Labour implode, their councillors are defecting to UKIP – but only the Conservatives offer a proper alternative.
And much of the audience laughs.
It’s worth putting the latest ones into perspective.
With the Lib Dem vote facing a squeeze and UKIP planning to target Labour voters, it’s all to play for.
‘Twas the UKIP leader’s light-hearted attempt to turn the political weather in his favour, after a difficult week.
Now that UKIP has become a more serious problem for Miliband, our aim should be to stress the points that ensure that it becomes even more so.