UKIP leader Nigel Farage has failed to win the South Thanet constituency in the UK General Election. He has confirmed he will resign as leader of the party. Addressing the electorate on Sky News this morning, Farage confirmed he plans to resign as leader of UKIP. Reflecting on his decision, he said In an earlier speech minutes after his loss transpired, Farage said he has “never felt happier”... 

Nearly a third of Conservative voters would prefer their party to enter into coalition with Ukip if it fails to win next year’s general election outright, a new survey reveals. The 30 percent figure is only a fraction below the 31 percent of potential voters who would favour continuing the current Liberal Democrats partnership should there be another hung parliament in 2015. Ukip voters, however,... 

Health Secretary Andy Burnham announced the new plans yesterday Millions of middle income families are facing a 10 per cent ‘death tax’ levy to pay for social care of the elderly. Health Secretary Andy Burnham yesterday said he wanted to see those with bigger houses pay more to provide for the old. Up to 17million families would be forced to pay the tax – whether or not their loved...