UKIP are probably the big story in recent British politics. They've managed to harness popular fears about the EU and immigration, presenting themselves as a voice for those who feel that they're being ignored by the 'political establishment' (a term UKIP love to use). Their main asset so far (until he lost his seat this morning) has been their leader, Nigel Farage, who became something of a voice for angry white middle class England - very much the political equivalent of Jeremy Clarkson. The big question now will be how they move forward without him, just as the big question about Top Gear is how it moves on without Clarkson.
