A post-script!
When I used to leaflet for UKIP, I often got a number of blunt comments about the party from members of the public... such as "Is UKIP a respectable party?".
I was out leafletting today for the Free England Party and although I only spoke to a few people, I got a 100% positive response to my platform of English independence.
One elector really surprised me. I went up to his front door to drop a leaflet and it coincided with him coming out of the door. He came up to me, looked at my party badge, and said he has just voted for me on the postal vote. He gave me his name and his job (a London fireman). I was astonished: the party has only existed since February; I have until recently handed out no leaflets whatsoever, we have no other members within miles etc.
The above is true anecdotal evidence from today and obviously not in any way, a proper poll.
But my growing conviction ... is that the English are starting to recognise their national identity and are totally fed up with both Unions.
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