UKIP has taken a second seat in Westminster after winning the Rochester and Strood by-election, adding to concerns over the outcome of the general election next year.
The party defeated the Conservatives by 2,920 votes, securing a second seat in parliament for Mark Reckless, after winning its first seat just last month. He collected 42.1% of votes in the poll, while Conservative rival Kelly Tolhurst lagged behind with 34.8% of votes. The newly elected MP said the win proves UKIP could win the general election next May and party leader Nigel Farage (pictured) described the win as "massive". Last month, M&G's bond veteran Jim Leaviss warned of the growing possibility UKIP may end up in a coalition government after the election next May, following ...
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