Thirsk and Malton Result

Toby Horton, UKIP's candidate for the Thirsk & Malton constituency, polled 6.6% in yesterday's election to come in in fourth place.

Toby almost doubled the Liberal Party's vote and was just shy of half the Labour Party's vote.

Although I'm sure he's disappointed not to have won, he should at least be reassured by the fact that he broke the 5% barrier to retain his deposit, beat the Liberal Party and achieved over a 100% swing for UKIP.

Thirsk & Malton

Good luck to Toby Horton who today finds out whether he will become UKIP's first MP.

The Thirsk and Malton election was postponed due to the sad death of the previous UKIP candidates, John Boakes and is being held today.

Toby used to be Conservative constituency association chairman for William Hague's constituency and once stood against Tony Blair in Sedgefield.

Best of luck Toby!