Ukip has confirmed its apparent slide into political irrelevance with a disastrous performance in the local elections in England, prompting a senior official to compare the party to the Black Death. “Think of the Black Death in the Middle Ages,” he said. Our time isn’t finished, because Brexit is being betrayed.”Asked whether he thought the Black Death was a good comparison to make, he said: “Absolutely. Catastrophic night for 'Black Death' Ukip Ukip's vote collapsed and by Friday morning it held just two seats, 44 down on four years ago. General secretary Paul Oakley tried to put a brave face on things by comparing the party to the Black Death.

Source: The Guardian May 04, 2018 09:30 UTC