Nigel Farage set for South Thanet parliamentary bid
LUKE JAMES speaks to the Labour candidate fighting off Ukip
UKIP members were last night expected to rubber stamp the selection of Nigel Farage as their party's candidate for South Thanet.
The south coast seat has been carefully selected by Mr Farage for his make of break battle for a seat in Parliament.
A high number of pensioners with a perception that immigration is the cause of persistent social problems in Kent's seaside towns is his draw.
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