I WOULD like to use your columns to thank all of those who supported Ukip during the General Election and district council election campaigns.

I am particularly grateful to those former Lib Dem, Conservative and Labour voters who decided to lend their vote to The People’s Army.

Although Ukip failed to win locally, we dramatically increased our share of the vote to a record level, and established ourselves as a future challenger. Our campaigning will continue, and we look forward to welcoming many new members and supporters over the coming months.

CHRIS HARLOW

Chairman, Ukip Cotswolds

Ukip Parliamentary Candidate for the Cotswolds