[DaveinGermany]

Mid term & a by-election, so not really of any importance to man nor beast. That said I think the Lib Dem result was a case of voting like for like to keep the status quo (same with many traditionalist seats) but UKIP coming second ... although probably a protest to kick the main parties up the arse it shows the underlying resentment & desire to be listened to by the voting public (those that made the effort at least).

If UKIP can build on this then the next election should be quite eventful & those who've ignored the public's requests will probably have to look at UKIP more seriously as a predominant force for support.