Letter from the Nigel Farage.r
In this week's Spectator, there is an article by James Forsyth talking about potential deals between UKIP and Conservatives. This has already been followed up by the Press Association, Dan Hannan and Conservative Home.
I think it is important to point out that at no stage have I offered a deal, or any intention to stand down, to anyone.
My plans are clear: that we must contest more local election seats than ever before, and prepare to stand everywhere at the next General Election.
Many Conservative Associations now fear that an alliance with the Liberal Democrats could be put to the electorate next time; an alliance which would see both parties' names appearing on the ballot paper under single candidate. Indeed, electoral law has been changed to allow such an arrangement.
As David Cameron has already spoken of a 'Conservative-led' government after 2015, their fears are well founded. The vast majority of Conservative Associations would prefer an alliance with UKIP.
My own view is that any such alliance could only be contemplated after a promise to give the country a fair In-Out EU referendum had been made an unbreakable Manifesto pledge.
For that to happen, we would need to pose an even greater electoral threat than at present.
Please remember that this whole debate is only happening because of your hard work and the very solid recent local election results.
We must prepare for the 2013 County Council elections now.
Yours sincerely,
Nigel Farage.
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