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Poll: Ukip 'set to win' European elections race

A poll claims Ukip will come out on top at the European elections, with the Conservatives in third place for the first time in history. According to the latest YouGov/The Sun poll, Labour will come second, the Greens fourth and the Lib Dems after.

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Poll claims Ukip will win 22 European Parliament seats

A poll has predicted Ukip and Labour will each win 22 seats in the European Parliament election.

The YouGov/The Sun poll suggests that, compared to the last election, the following will happen:

  • Ukip: 22 (+9)
  • Labour: 22 (+9)
  • Conservatives: 16 (-10)
  • Green Party: 4 (+2)
  • Lib Dems: 3 (-8)

According to the poll of 6,000 voters, both Ukip and Labour would send 22 MEPs to Brussels, while the Tories would secure 16 seats.

The Lib Dems, who currently hold 11 seats in the European Parliament, are expected to send only three MEPs, while the Green Party look set for four.

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