Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of figures; List of tables; Preface; List of abbreviations; Introduction; 1. A single-issue pressure group; 2. Becoming a serious contender; 3. Origins: a long time coming; 4. The social roots of the revolt; 5. The motive for rebelling; 6. Overcoming the barriers to entry; 7. The paradoxes and potential of UKIP's revolt; Appendix: Data and methods: analysing UKIP's voters; Index
Summary
The UK Independence Party (UKIP) is the most significant new party in British politics for a generation. In recent years UKIP and their charismatic leader Nigel Farage have captivated British politics, media and voters. Yet both the party and the roots of its support remain poorly understood. Where has this political revolt come from? Who is supporting them, and why? How are UKIP attempting to win over voters? And how far can their insurgency against the main parties go? Drawing on a wealth of new data - from surveys of UKIP voters to extensive interviews with party insiders - in this book
