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Local election 2014

Friday 23 May 2014 17:33 BST

Nigel Farage celebrates with a pint after early local election results in the Hoy and Helmet pub in South Benfleet in Essex

In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

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In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

Nigel Farage celebrates with a pint after early local election results in the Hoy and Helmet pub in South Benfleet in Essex

In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

Ukip leader Nigel Farage stands on stage after being re-elected as an MEP flanked by fellow Ukip MEPs Janice Atkinson (R) and Diane James (L)

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In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

Nigel Farage on stage after being re-elected as an MEP as the South East England region results of the European Parliament elections

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In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

Nigel Farage (L) jokes with a TV crew before an interview at the declaration of the South East England region results of the European Parliament elections

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In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

Ukip leader Nigel Farage sits with fellow candidates Janice Atkinson (L), Diane James (second right) and Ray Finch (R) as the South East England region results of the European Parliament elections are declared by the returning officer at Southampton Guildhall

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In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

A defaced UKIP poster showing the faces of Nigel Farage, David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg in Sheffield

In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

Labour leader Ed Miliband is greeted by supporters and councillors at Redbridge Town Hall in Ilford, Essex

In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

Labour leader Ed Miliband shake hands with supporters and councillors at Redbridge Town Hall in Ilford, Essex

In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

David Cameron and his wife Samantha Cameron arrive at the Polling Station in Westminster Central Hall to cast their vote in the European and Local Elections in London

In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

Nick Clegg leaves his home after disappointing results in the UK Local elections in London

In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

Nigel Farage leaves a polling station near Biggin Hill

In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

Council staff count votes from local elections at Trinity School in Croydon

In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

Council staff count votes from local elections at Trinity School in Croydon

In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) members wait for results of local election during the counting of votes at Trinity School in Croydon

In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

A ballot box containing votes in local elections is emptied at Trinity School in Croydon

In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

A member of the Labour Party sleeps during the counting of votes in local elections at Trinity School in Croydon

In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

Cut-outs of the electoral wards in the Borough of Croydon are prepared to be placed on a map of the borough whilst votes in local elections continue to be counted at Trinity School

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Local and European election 2014

David Cameron talks during a campaign rally in Ealing

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Local and European election 2014

Nick Clegg leaves after casting his vote at the Hall Park Centre, Sheffield

In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

A Conservative Party supporter gets ready for a campaign ally in Ealing

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Local and European election 2014

David Cameron shakes a supporters hand during a Conservative party campaign rally in Ealing

In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

Nick Clegg walks past a bus stop to cast his vote at the Hall Park Centre, Sheffield

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Local and European election 2014

Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg speaks to the media upon leaving The Cabinet Office, Whitehall

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Local and European election 2014

Nick Clegg talks to residents on Weybourne Drive as he delivers Liberal Democrats Party leaflets in Bredbury in Stockport

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Local and European election 2014

Nigel Farage with supporters following good results in local elections in South Ockendon

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Local and European election 2014

Early local election results announced overnight show subsantial gains for UKIP

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Local and European election 2014

UKIP voters celebrate while waiting for Nigel Farage

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Local and European election 2014

Nigel Farage meets supporters during a visit to South Ockendon, Essex

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Local and European election 2014

A supporter gives the thumb-up for UKIP leader Nigel Farage as the latter prepares to leaves Thurrock in Essex

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Local and European election 2014

British Labour Party leader Ed Miliband speaks to journalists outside his house in North London

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Local and European election 2014

Ed Miliband and his wife Justine leave a polling station after they casting their votes in Sutton, south Yorkshire

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Local and European election 2014

Nigel Farage gives a media interview before leaving his home in Cudham, Kent

In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

Nigel Farage celebrates with two supporters during a visit to Basildon, Essex

In pictures: Local and European election results 2014

Local and European election 2014

Farage's party could be on track to win the biggest share of British votes in elections for the European Parliament

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