FIRST of all, thank you.

Thank you also to the Northwich Guardian who were very receptive to supplying local information to the electorate, and who were very responsive to printing letters from all political parties.

With nearly four million votes, UKIP is now the third largest party in British politics in terms of vote share.

In many constituencies we are now the opposition, on behalf of ordinary people who have been neglected and taken for granted for decades.

However, it is disappointing that the country’s outdated voting system means nearly four million votes for UKIP translates into a minimal number of seats.

The SNP needs just 25,000 votes to gain a seat in Westminster, whereas more than 3.5 million votes only translated to one seat for UKIP. Now, more than ever, our electoral system looks broken and in need of fixing.

Another cause close to our hearts is our continued campaign for Britain to be an independent, sovereign nation outside of the EU.

We believe that Britain is more than just a star on someone else’s flag.

In short, while this General Election battle may be over, the campaign for a better Britain has only just begun.

Chris Watkin Chairman, UKIP Cheshire West