So Carswell holds his seat, and UKIP retain their seat in parliament. Not by much, but UKIP will have something to show for the night at least.
If, as seems to be the case, Nigel loses in Thanet, will Carswell be the next leader of UKIP? That would be a very different party indeed.
If, as seems to be the case, Nigel loses in Thanet, will Carswell be the next leader of UKIP? That would be a very different party indeed.