On a European election night when the Brexit party dominated across the UK, perhaps the most eye-catching story in North West England was the humiliating drubbing suffered by the anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson. 'Punches, attacks, milkshakes': inside the Tommy Robinson campaign Read moreIn the end, Robinson won only 2.2% of the vote – losing his £5,000 deposit – and sneaked out of the election count in central Manchester barely an hour after he had arrived. The Brexit party won the night in the North West, polling 31.2% of the votes and taking three seats. The Conservatives lost both their MEPs in the region, while Labour lost one of its three seats. Speaking after his defeat, Karim said the Brexit party and Lib Dems had done well because voters wanted clear guidance.

Source: The Guardian May 27, 2019 02:08 UTC