UKIP come close second in Kent by-election

UKIP candidate James Halford came a close second in yesterday's by-election for the Swanley division of Kent County Council.

There are already 15 UKIP councillors on Kent County Council making the party the official opposition.

Candidate	Party	Votes	%
Michael Horwood	Conservative	717	32.41
James Halford	UKIP	615	27.80
Angela George	Labour	518	23.42
Robert Woodbridge	Lib Dems	362	16.37